Morgan County


Summary:

The Morgan County school district in Kentucky consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district faces challenges in achieving consistent, high-quality performance across its schools, with significant disparities in academic achievement.

Some schools stand out, such as East Valley Elementary School, which ranks 48th out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts strong performance across multiple subjects, with 67-78% of students proficient or better in math, reading, and other core areas. Similarly, Ezel Elementary School ranks 97th out of 685 elementary schools and has consistently high test scores, with 60-75% proficiency in math and reading. In contrast, other schools like Morgan County Middle School and Morgan Central Elementary lag behind, with proficiency rates well below the state averages.

The district also faces challenges related to poverty, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64% to 92% across the schools. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may be a significant barrier to academic success. Additionally, the district's alternative high school, Woodsbend Youth Development Center, has historically struggled, ranking in the bottom quarter of Kentucky high schools. Overall, the Morgan County school district faces a complex set of challenges in providing high-quality education to all its students.

District Detail

 155 University Drive
West Liberty, KY 41472

 (606) 743-8002

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 159 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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