Total enrollment
1,902
-231 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Salyersville
Kentucky · Public K-12
5 public-school campuses operate inside Salyersville, with roughly 1,902 K-12 students enrolled (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Salyersville
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
97%
was 99%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herald Whitaker Middle School | Middle | 07-08 | 260 |
| Magoffin County High School | High | 09-12 | 538 |
| North Magoffin Elementary | Elementary | PK-06 | 417 |
| Salyersville Grade School | Elementary | PK-06 | 479 |
| South Magoffin Elementary | Elementary | PK-06 | 208 |
About Salyersville
Salyersville, Kentucky is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,902 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.
For a sense of the school types, the city spans 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Salyersville is around 380 students, 19% noticeably below the Kentucky average of about 467.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 11%: 2,133 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,902 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Salyersville discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.