Public schools in Salyersville, KY
5 open public schools with an address in Salyersville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,902
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Salyersville public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Salyersville, KY: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,902 students, an average of 380 per school. The largest campus is Magoffin County High School (538 students), and the largest elementary school is Salyersville Grade School (479).
Every listed school belongs to Magoffin County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, lower than the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 72% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Salyersville
Elementary schools in Salyersville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Magoffin Elementary Magoffin County | PK–06 | 417 | 16:1 | |
| Salyersville Grade School Magoffin County | PK–06 | 479 | 13.3:1 | |
| South Magoffin Elementary Magoffin County | PK–06 | 208 | 17.3:1 |
Middle schools in Salyersville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herald Whitaker Middle School Magoffin County | 07–08 | 260 | 11.3:1 |
High schools in Salyersville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magoffin County High School Magoffin County | 09–12 | 538 | 14.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White97.4%
- Hispanic1%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Salyersville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,902 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Salyersville
How many public schools are in Salyersville, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Salyersville: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,902 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Salyersville?
All listed public schools with an address in Salyersville belong to Magoffin County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Salyersville?
Magoffin County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Salyersville, with 538 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Salyersville?
No school with an address in Salyersville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Salyersville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Salyersville public schools is 14.2:1, lower than the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Salyersville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities