Magoffin County High School

Summary:

Magoffin County High School is a public high school located in Salyersville, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 637 students. The school is part of the Magoffin County School District, which is ranked 117 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Magoffin County High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kentucky high schools, with a ranking between 193-225 out of 276-290 schools in recent years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average, particularly in mathematics, where only 26% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36%. While the school has a slightly below-average graduation rate of 91.6%, it serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 70.96% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, Morgan County High School and Paintsville High School consistently outperform Magoffin County High School in academic metrics, with higher rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. However, the school performs relatively better in serving its special education students, ranking 65th out of 168 Kentucky high schools, but struggles to meet the needs of its gifted and talented students, ranking 78th out of 102 schools in this subgroup.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1100 East Mountain Parkway
       Salyersville, KY  41465


(606) 349-2011

District: Magoffin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
211th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,593 Help


Feeder schools for Magoffin County High School:

Elementary:    North Magoffin Elementary
    Salyersville Grade School
    South Magoffin Elementary
Middle:    Herald Whitaker Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.8%
Hispanic:
1.2%
Two or more races:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Magoffin County High School ranks worse than 72.8% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Magoffin County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.8%), Hispanic (1.2%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magoffin County High School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Magoffin County High School employs 40 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magoffin County High School is $14,593.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Magoffin County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Magoffin County High School 211th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Magoffin County High School in the ranking list.)

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Magoffin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Magoffin County 117th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Magoffin County High School

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Rank History for all students at Magoffin County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 33.14 151st 217 30.4%
2008 37.20 144th 217 33.6%
2009 18.76 196th 217 9.7%
2010 12.62 212th 223 4.9%
2011 59.79 72nd 226 68.1%
2012 13.57 220th 229 3.9%
2013 22.41 233rd 291 19.9%
2014 26.32 225th 290 22.4%
2015 30.36 219th 295 25.8%
2016 38.71 202nd 288 29.9%
2017 46.72 187th 287 34.8%
2018 24.63 202nd 271 25.5%
2019 26.34 210th 285 26.3%
2021 23.53 217th 267 18.7%
2022 28.88 201st 271 25.8%
2023 30.80 193rd 276 30.1%
2024 25.83 211th 290 27.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Magoffin County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.60 171st 226 24.3%
2023 22.76 137th 162 15.4%
2024 45.52 65th 168 61.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Magoffin County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.63 190th 232 18.1%
2019 28.73 194th 254 23.6%
2021 30.54 184th 234 21.4%
2022 25.37 212th 266 20.3%
2023 34.73 185th 272 32.0%
2024 26.11 208th 274 24.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Magoffin County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.23 174th 234 25.6%
2019 43.79 157th 249 36.9%
2021 19.49 201st 236 14.8%
2022 40.62 158th 252 37.3%
2023 34.40 181st 253 28.5%
2024 18.76 217th 261 16.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Magoffin County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.29 129th 166 22.3%
2019 40.86 94th 166 43.4%
2021 24.74 121st 154 21.4%
2022 32.85 108th 153 29.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Magoffin County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.37 78th 102 23.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Magoffin County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.13 202nd 237 14.8%
2019 20.74 208th 251 17.1%
2021 30.64 170th 238 28.6%
2022 18.11 217th 257 15.6%
2023 29.13 178th 259 31.3%
2024 29.00 189th 262 27.9%
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Rank History for White students at Magoffin County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.28 177th 198 10.6%
2022 21.95 213th 260 18.1%
2023 23.80 209th 264 20.8%
2024 19.09 222nd 273 18.7%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Magoffin County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 904 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 904
1989 890 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 890
1990 822 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 822
1991 807 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 807
1992 829 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 829
1993 861 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 861
1994 896 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 896
1995 901 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 901
1996 901 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 901
1997 909 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 916
1998 875 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 876
1999 852 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 853
2000 811 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 812
2001 774 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 774
2002 705 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2003 705 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2004 658 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2005 657 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2006 722 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 723
2007 743 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 745
2008 732 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2009 688 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 688
2010 659 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 662
2011 620 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 624
2012 605 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 607
2013 615 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 616
2014 606 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 608
2015 630 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 635
2016 615 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 621
2017 613 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 619
2018 595 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 599
2019 575 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 579
2020 585 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 590
2021 608 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 614
2022 625 0 1 8 0 0 3 0 637
2023 625 0 1 7 0 0 4 0 637
2024 573 0 1 7 0 0 5 0 586

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Magoffin County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 904 33.6 26.9 n/a
1989 890 45.5 19.5 n/a
1990 822 41.8 19.6 n/a
1991 807 47.7 16.9 n/a
1992 829 46.3 17.9 n/a
1993 861 49.5 17.4 n/a
1994 896 53.8 16.7 n/a
1995 901 49.0 18.4 n/a
1996 901 49.0 18.4 n/a
1997 916 52.5 17.4 50.9
1998 876 47.2 18.6 52.7
1999 853 47.0 18.1 62
2000 812 50.5 16.1 65.1
2001 774 48.0 16.1 66.1
2002 705 43.0 16.4 92.9
2003 705 43.0 16.4 92.9
2004 659 41.2 16.0 n/a
2005 658 42.8 15.4 n/a
2006 723 41.5 17.4 73.7
2007 745 38.0 19.6 72.8
2008 732 42.5 17.2 81
2009 688 42.0 16.4 84
2010 662 30.0 22.0 80.9
2011 624 43.0 14.5 81.9
2012 607 42.0 14.4 77.8
2013 616 39.0 15.7 78.2
2014 608 40.0 15.2 77.5
2015 635 40.0 15.8 73.7
2016 621 40.0 15.5 73.9
2017 619 37.9 16.3 74.5
2018 599 41.0 14.6 74.6
2019 579 41.0 14.1 73.2
2020 590 40.0 14.7 71.2
2021 614 40.0 15.3 70.2
2022 637 39.0 16.3 n/a
2023 637 39.0 16.3 71
2024 586 40.0 14.6 69.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Magoffin County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 904 33.6 26.9 n/a
1989 890 45.5 19.5 n/a
1990 822 41.8 19.6 n/a
1991 807 47.7 16.9 n/a
1992 829 46.3 17.9 n/a
1993 861 49.5 17.4 n/a
1994 896 53.8 16.7 n/a
1995 901 49.0 18.4 n/a
1996 901 49.0 18.4 n/a
1997 916 52.5 17.4 50.9
1998 876 47.2 18.6 52.7
1999 853 47.0 18.1 62
2000 812 50.5 16.1 65.1
2001 774 48.0 16.1 66.1
2002 705 43.0 16.4 92.9
2003 705 43.0 16.4 92.9
2004 659 41.2 16.0 n/a
2005 658 42.8 15.4 n/a
2006 723 41.5 17.4 73.7
2007 745 38.0 19.6 72.8
2008 732 42.5 17.2 81
2009 688 42.0 16.4 84
2010 662 30.0 22.0 80.9
2011 624 43.0 14.5 81.9
2012 607 42.0 14.4 77.8
2013 616 39.0 15.7 78.2
2014 608 40.0 15.2 77.5
2015 635 40.0 15.8 73.7
2016 621 40.0 15.5 73.9
2017 619 37.9 16.3 74.5
2018 599 41.0 14.6 74.6
2019 579 41.0 14.1 73.2
2020 590 40.0 14.7 71.2
2021 614 40.0 15.3 70.2
2022 637 39.0 16.3 n/a
2023 637 39.0 16.3 71
2024 586 40.0 14.6 69.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Magoffin County High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $559 (4.1%) $115 (0.8%) $674 (5.0%) $9,210 (67.7%) $2,006 (14.7%) $11,291 (83.0%) $13,607
2019 $555 (3.5%) $192 (1.2%) $747 (4.7%) $3,917 (24.4%) $2,401 (15.0%) $16,211 (101.0%) $16,051
2020 $657 (5.2%) $199 (1.6%) $549 (4.3%) $9,437 (74.6%) $2,146 (17.0%) $11,891 (94.0%) $12,645
2021 $1,067 (7.6%) $789 (5.6%) $1,936 (13.8%) $9,497 (67.7%) $2,641 (18.8%) $10,383 (74.0%) $14,038
2022 $1,638 (11.2%) $416 (2.9%) $2,095 (14.4%) $7,708 (52.8%) $2,213 (15.2%) $9,880 (67.7%) $14,593

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magoffin County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 285 High schoolsRanks 193rd of 276 High schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Magoffin County High School)31.335
 3.7%
   11th Grade English (Magoffin County)31.335
 3.7%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Magoffin County High School)21.614
 7.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Magoffin County)21.614
 7.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Magoffin County High School)30.631
 0.4%
   11th Grade Reading (Magoffin County)30.631
 0.4%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students579637
 10%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic17
 600%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White575625
 8.7%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.2%71%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Magoffin County High School

Students at Magoffin County High School are 98% White, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 586 students attended Magoffin County High School.

Magoffin County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Magoffin Elementary
Elementary : Salyersville Grade School
Elementary : South Magoffin Elementary
Middle : Herald Whitaker Middle School

Magoffin County High School ranks 211th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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