Enrollment
538
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Salyersville, KY
Magoffin County High School
Federal NCES profile for Magoffin County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210375000960
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magoffin County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Salyersville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Magoffin County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magoffin County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Salyersville, KY.
School address
District: Magoffin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210375000960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magoffin County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magoffin County High School
Magoffin County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Salyersville, Kentucky, enrolling 538 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 538 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 421 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #227.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Magoffin County also operates Salyersville Grade School (479 students) and North Magoffin Elementary (417 students) alongside Magoffin County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Magoffin County High School compares
Magoffin County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,298
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 97.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Magoffin County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magoffin County, which includes Magoffin County High School.
$12,298
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 64.8%
Federal 23.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Magoffin County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salyersville Grade School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Magoffin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herald Whitaker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Magoffin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magoffin County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Magoffin County High School
How many students attend Magoffin County High School?
Magoffin County High School has 538 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salyersville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magoffin County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magoffin County High School is 13.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magoffin County High School?
70.3% of students at Magoffin County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magoffin County High School?
The largest demographic group at Magoffin County High School is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in Salyersville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magoffin County High School?
Magoffin County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Magoffin County High School rank among public schools in Salyersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Magoffin County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Salyersville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Salyersville on the city page.
Is Magoffin County High School a good school?
Magoffin County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Magoffin County?
Besides Magoffin County High School, Magoffin County also operates Salyersville Grade School (479 students), North Magoffin Elementary (417 students), and Herald Whitaker Middle School (260 students). See the Magoffin County district page for the complete list.
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