Best Schools in Morgan County, KY
Morgan County, KY has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,908 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Morgan County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Morgan County, KY
The top high schools in Morgan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morgan County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 598 Students
2. Woodsbend Youth Development Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 25 Students
Best Middle Schools in Morgan County, KY
The top middle schools in Morgan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morgan County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Morgan County, KY
The top elementary schools in Morgan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 120 Students
2. Ezel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 120 Students
3. Wrigley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
4. Morgan Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Morgan County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Morgan County, KY has a total population of 13,726 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Morgan County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Morgan County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Morgan County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Morgan County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Morgan County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Morgan County, KY
How many schools are in Morgan County, KY?
Morgan County, KY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,908 students in total.
How do schools in Morgan County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Morgan County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Morgan County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Morgan County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Morgan County
2 places in Morgan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- West Liberty (5)
- Ezel (1)
School districts (1)
- Morgan County (6 schools)