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Magoffin County High School

High School · Magoffin County · Salyersville, KY

A high school in Salyersville, KY where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1100 East Mountain Parkway, Salyersville, KY 41465

  • Math 17% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation21.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$13,618
Chronic Absenteeism74.1%

Students at Magoffin County High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency17%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
17%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 31 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Magoffin County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average332/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salyersville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$34,012

Median home value

$94,100

Median rent

$634/mo

College educated

14.2%

Homeownership

77.8%

Poverty rate

33.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
21.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Magoffin County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$13,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
39.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Magoffin County High School is listed in Magoffin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Magoffin County High School

Magoffin County High School is a public high school in Salyersville, KY, part of Magoffin County, serving approximately 586 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #893 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Magoffin County High School

What grades does Magoffin County High School serve?

Magoffin County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Magoffin County High School?

Magoffin County High School has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Magoffin County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Magoffin County High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Magoffin County High School rank in KY?

Magoffin County High School ranks #893 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Magoffin County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Magoffin County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Magoffin County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Magoffin County High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Magoffin County High School a charter school?

No, Magoffin County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Magoffin County High School a Title I school?

No, Magoffin County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magoffin County High School?

69.1% of students at Magoffin County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
586
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Magoffin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
74.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 41465)
10,539
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
41.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41465; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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