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Magoffin County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Magoffin County in Kentucky is home to 5 public K-12 schools, serving roughly 1,902 students between them, broken out as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high. Magoffin County Public Schools is the largest district by enrollment.

7-year change in Magoffin County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,902
-231 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School 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
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,902
NCES CCD
Median income
$33,080
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.2%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
1,104 students
Middle
1
260 students
High
1
538 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Magoffin County Public Schools
1,902 students · 1 district in Magoffin County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Magoffin County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
97%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
97%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
35.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.0%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.4% under 18

Test scores in Magoffin County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 5 schools in Magoffin County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Magoffin County High SchoolSalyersvilleHigh09-12538·
Salyersville Grade SchoolSalyersvilleElementaryPK-06479·
North Magoffin ElementarySalyersvilleElementaryPK-06417·
Herald Whitaker Middle SchoolSalyersvilleMiddle07-08260·
South Magoffin ElementarySalyersvilleElementaryPK-06208·

Cities in Magoffin County

Salyersville5 schools

About Magoffin County

In Kentucky, Magoffin County is a compact county of about 11,348 residents. 5 public schools across the county enrolls about 1,902 students between them.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $33,080, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 36%. That income level is 42% meaningfully below the Kentucky median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Magoffin County spans 3 elementary schools (1,104 students), 1 middle school (260), and 1 high school (538).

Magoffin County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,902 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 11%: 2,133 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,902 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Magoffin County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Magoffin County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Magoffin County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 1,902.
How many high schools are in Magoffin County?
Magoffin County, Kentucky has 1 public high school, serving approximately 538 students.
How many middle schools are in Magoffin County?
Magoffin County, Kentucky has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 260 students.
How many elementary schools are in Magoffin County?
Magoffin County, Kentucky has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,104 students.
What is the largest school district in Magoffin County?
Magoffin County Public Schools is the largest school district in Magoffin County, serving approximately 1,902 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Magoffin County?
Magoffin County has roughly 11,348 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Magoffin County?
Median household income in Magoffin County is $33,080, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 35.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Magoffin County?
Approximately 12.8% of adults 25 and older in Magoffin County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Magoffin County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 72.2% of students in Magoffin County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 62.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Magoffin County schools?
Across Magoffin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.3 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data