Morgan County School District
School District · West Liberty, Kentucky
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,129
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,129
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Morgan County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Morgan County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
East Valley Elementary School
West Liberty · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Morgan County High School
West Liberty · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Morgan County Middle School
West Liberty · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#108 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,129
+$143 vs Kentucky median
District size
1,823 students
Smaller than Kentucky median
The short answer
Morgan County ranks #108 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Morgan County's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Valley Elementary School (8.8/10), Morgan County High School (6.3/10), and Morgan County Middle School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Morgan County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Valley Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Morgan County High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Morgan County Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Wrigley Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Ezel Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Morgan Central Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Morgan County
Morgan County is a West Liberty, Kentucky school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 1,823 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $14,129 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Morgan County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is East Valley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Morgan County students show an average math proficiency of 44.0% and ELA proficiency of 54.6%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Morgan County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Morgan County with test data.
Schools in Morgan County
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- West Liberty
- Total Enrollment
- 1,823
- Teachers (FTE)
- 127
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Morgan County?
Morgan County has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Morgan County?
The average composite rating for Morgan County is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Morgan County?
Morgan County spends $14,129 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Morgan County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Morgan County is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Morgan County?
East Valley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Morgan County with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Morgan County?
Across schools in Morgan County with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Morgan County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Morgan County has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 7 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.6%
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Compare Morgan County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
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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