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4.6 avg / 10

Magoffin County School District

School District · Salyersville, Kentucky

Students: 1,947
Teachers (FTE): 137

Avg Rating

4.6

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,618

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#152 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.6

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,618

$368 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,947 students

Typical than Kentucky median

About Magoffin County

Magoffin County is a Salyersville, Kentucky school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,947 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $13,618 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.6/10, Magoffin County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Magoffin County High School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Magoffin County students show an average math proficiency of 26.3% and ELA proficiency of 39.6%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Magoffin County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 26.3%
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ELA Proficiency 39.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Magoffin County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Salyersville
Total Enrollment
1,947
Teachers (FTE)
137
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Magoffin County?

Magoffin County has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Magoffin County?

The average composite rating for Magoffin County is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Magoffin County?

Magoffin County spends $13,618 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Magoffin County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Magoffin County is 14.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Magoffin County?

Magoffin County High School is the highest-rated school in Magoffin County with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Magoffin County?

Across schools in Magoffin County with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Magoffin County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Magoffin County has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.6/10
Math Proficiency
26.3%
ELA Proficiency
39.6%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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