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Morgan County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Across Morgan County, 10 public K-12 schools educate around 1,769 students, roughly 1 in 8 residents. The level mix runs 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high.

7-year change in Morgan County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,769
-245 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 97%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
2 districts
Enrollment
1,769
NCES CCD
Median income
$47,913
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
66.7%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
4
804 students
Middle
1
361 students
High
5
604 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Morgan County Public Schools
1,769 students · 2 districts in Morgan County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Morgan 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
90%
Hispanic
4%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
96%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.1% under 18

Test scores in Morgan County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 6 schools in Morgan County ranked by score →

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Morgan County High SchoolWest LibertyHigh09-12527·
Morgan County Middle SchoolWest LibertyMiddle06-08361·
Wrigley Elementary SchoolWest LibertyElementaryPK-05286·
Morgan Central Elementary SchoolWest LibertyElementaryPK-05285·
East Valley Elementary SchoolWest LibertyElementaryPK-05119·
Ezel Elementary SchoolEzelElementaryPK-05114·
Morgan County RISE AcademyWest LibertyHigh06-1254·
Woodsbend Youth Development CenterWest LibertyHigh06-1223·
Eastern KY Education CenterWest LibertyHighUG-UG0·
Morgan County Area Technology CenterWest LibertyHigh08-120·

Cities in Morgan County

West Liberty9 schoolsEzel1 school

About Morgan County

Morgan County is a small county of about 14,053 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system educates approximately 1,769 students across 10 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $47,913, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 16% meaningfully below the Kentucky median.

On the school-mix side, Morgan County covers 4 elementary schools (804 students), 1 middle school (361), and 5 high schools (604).

Morgan County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,769 students across Morgan County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 12%: 2,014 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,769 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Morgan County gained 1 school, going from 7 to 8.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Morgan County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Morgan County?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Morgan County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 1,769.
How many high schools are in Morgan County?
Morgan County, Kentucky has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 604 students.
How many middle schools are in Morgan County?
Morgan County, Kentucky has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 361 students.
How many elementary schools are in Morgan County?
Morgan County, Kentucky has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 804 students.
What is the largest school district in Morgan County?
Morgan County Public Schools is the largest school district in Morgan County, serving approximately 1,769 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Morgan County?
Morgan County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 14,053, with a median age of 42. About 20.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Morgan County?
Median household income in Morgan County is $47,913, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Morgan County?
Approximately 18.7% of adults 25 and older in Morgan County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Morgan County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 66.7% of students in Morgan 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 Morgan County schools?
Across Morgan County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.1 to 1.

Morgan County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data