For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,111 students in Magoffin County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Magoffin County, KY are South Magoffin Elementary School, North Magoffin Elementary School and Salyersville Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magoffin County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Magoffin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Magoffin County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Magoffin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
171 Half Mountain Road
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Gr: PK-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
North Magoffin Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1991 Hwy 460 W
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Salyersville Grade School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
204 Hornet Drive
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3411
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3411
Gr: PK-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Magoffin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 88 Box 180
Gunlock, KY 41632
(606) 884-5043
Gunlock, KY 41632
(606) 884-5043
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Hc 61 Box 86
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3398
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3398
Gr: PK-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Hc 62 Box 1590
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
2101 Mine Fork Rd
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2586
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2586
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
5781 Royalton Rd.
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Magoffin County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Magoffin County, KY include South Magoffin Elementary School, North Magoffin Elementary School and Salyersville Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Magoffin County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Magoffin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Magoffin County?
Magoffin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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