Middle Schools in Magoffin County

Magoffin County, Kentucky has only one middle school, Herald Whitaker Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools, indicating it is a low-performing school compared to its peers across the state.

Herald Whitaker Middle School's academic performance is significantly below the state average in several subjects, including mathematics, science, writing, and social studies. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 7th grade mathematics proficiency rate was 24%, compared to the state average of 39%. Similarly, the school's 8th grade reading proficiency rate was 31%, compared to the state average of 41%. These gaps in academic proficiency suggest that students at Herald Whitaker Middle School are struggling to meet the state's academic standards.

The school's demographic and socioeconomic factors may contribute to its academic challenges. Magoffin County has a high poverty rate, and 72.4% of Herald Whitaker Middle School's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending, the low academic performance suggests that resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population.