- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210375000960
👥 S:T ratio 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Magoffin County High School shrank from 637 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 210375000960 · Salyersville, KY High · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 13.8:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Salyersville Grade School (479 students)
Magoffin County High School shrank from 637 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Magoffin County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Magoffin County High School
538 students
- Salyersville G
Salyersville Grade School
479 students
- North Magoffin
North Magoffin Elementary
417 students
- Herald Whitake
Herald Whitaker Middle School
260 students
- South Magoffin 208
South Magoffin Elementary
208 students
What this shows Magoffin County High School reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magoffin County High School compares
Magoffin County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,597
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Magoffin County reports $13,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~538 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), down 51.
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.