Morgan County Schools & Education
Morgan County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,955
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#71
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Morgan County
Measured School Summary
Morgan County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,955 per pupil, Morgan County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Morgan County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
55/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #71 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,955
$939 below the state average
School coverage
9
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Morgan County has 9 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Morgan County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Morgan County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 8 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#71
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Morgan County
Elementary to high school visible
1,877 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Morgan County is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Morgan County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Morgan County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Strong Rural Education Network
Morgan County features 9 public schools that provide education for 1,877 students. The landscape consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and three high school programs.
Centralized Morgan County District
All 1,877 students are served by the Morgan County district, which operates eight primary schools. No charter schools exist in the county, ensuring a focused and traditional public education experience.
Classic Rural Schools with Small Classes
All nine schools are situated in rural locales, with an average size of only 268 students per school. Morgan County High is the largest with 598 students, while Ezel Elementary provides a very small environment with only 120 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Morgan County
Reported Enrollment
1,877
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Morgan County
Morgan County
9 Public Schools in Morgan County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County High School | Record | Morgan County | West Liberty, 41472Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 598 |
| Morgan County Middle School | Record | Morgan County | West Liberty, 41472Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 413 |
| Wrigley Elementary School | Record | Morgan County | West Liberty, 41472Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 308 |
| Morgan Central Elementary School | Record | Morgan County | West Liberty, 41472Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 293 |
| East Valley Elementary School | Record | Morgan County | West Liberty, 41472Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 120 |
| Ezel Elementary School | Record | Morgan County | Ezel, 41425Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 120 |
| Woodsbend Youth Development Center | Record | Morgan County | West Liberty, 41472Rural: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 25 |
| Eastern KY Education Center | Record | Morgan County | West Liberty, 41472Rural: Remote | UG | Vocational | 0 |
| Morgan County Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | West Liberty, 41472Rural: Remote | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Morgan County Middle School
Morgan County
West Liberty, 41472 / Rural: Remote
Wrigley Elementary School
Morgan County
West Liberty, 41472 / Rural: Remote
Morgan Central Elementary School
Morgan County
West Liberty, 41472 / Rural: Remote
East Valley Elementary School
Morgan County
West Liberty, 41472 / Rural: Remote
Woodsbend Youth Development Center
Morgan County
West Liberty, 41472 / Rural: Remote
Eastern KY Education Center
Morgan County
West Liberty, 41472 / Rural: Remote
Morgan County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
West Liberty, 41472 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,955
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Morgan County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Morgan County, Kentucky?
Morgan County features 9 public schools that provide education for 1,877 students. The landscape consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and three high school programs.
What are the major school districts in Morgan County, Kentucky?
All 1,877 students are served by the Morgan County district, which operates eight primary schools. No charter schools exist in the county, ensuring a focused and traditional public education experience.
What is the school experience like in Morgan County?
All nine schools are situated in rural locales, with an average size of only 268 students per school. Morgan County High is the largest with 598 students, while Ezel Elementary provides a very small environment with only 120 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.