For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,946 students in Salyersville, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Salyersville, KY are Magoffin County High School, South Magoffin Elementary School and Herald Whitaker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salyersville, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Salyersville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Salyersville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magoffin County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Mountain Parkway
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2011
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2011
Grades: 9-12
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
South Magoffin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
171 Half Mountain Road
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Grades: PK-6
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Herald Whitaker Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 Hornet Dr
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-5190
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-5190
Grades: 7-8
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
North Magoffin Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1991 Hwy 460 W
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Grades: PK-6
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
Salyersville Grade School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
204 Hornet Drive
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3411
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3411
Grades: PK-6
| 505 students
Salyersville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hc 61 Box 86
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3398
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3398
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Hc 62 Box 1590
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
2101 Mine Fork Rd
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2586
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2586
Grades: PK-6
| 118 students
5781 Royalton Rd.
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Salyersville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Salyersville, KY include Magoffin County High School, South Magoffin Elementary School and Herald Whitaker Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Salyersville?
5 public schools are located in Salyersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Salyersville?
Salyersville public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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