Summary:
The 41465 zip code area in Magoffin County, Kentucky, is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Magoffin County school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 123 out of 157 in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating, there are some standout schools in the area worth highlighting.
Salyersville Grade School, an elementary school, has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 637th out of 687 Kentucky elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 344th out of 685 in 2024-2025. Its reading proficiency scores are also relatively strong, with 60% of 5th graders and 55% of 6th graders proficient or better. In contrast, Magoffin County High School consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Kentucky high schools and has significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the state averages across multiple subject areas, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.
The elementary schools in the area show more variability in their performance, with North Magoffin Elementary having a higher percentage of students proficient or better in mathematics compared to the district and state averages. However, South Magoffin Elementary and Herald Whitaker Middle School struggle, with consistently lower proficiency rates than the district and state. The high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism across all schools in the area suggest that addressing these underlying socioeconomic factors could be crucial for improving overall educational outcomes.
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