Herald Whitaker Middle School vs Magoffin County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herald Whitaker Middle School
Salyersville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
260 students
Magoffin County High School
Salyersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
538 students
| Measure | Herald Whitaker Middle School Salyersville, Kentucky | Magoffin County High School Salyersville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 217 | #180 of 214 |
| National rank | #8252 of 15,369 | #13726 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 260 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 22% |
| city | Salyersville | Salyersville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herald Whitaker Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 28.2).
- •Herald Whitaker Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Herald Whitaker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Magoffin County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 68.1%).
- •Herald Whitaker Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.2).
- •Magoffin County High School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 260.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Herald Whitaker Middle School better than Magoffin County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Herald Whitaker Middle School ranks higher (47.2 vs 28.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Herald Whitaker Middle School and Magoffin County High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Salyersville and Salyersville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herald Whitaker Middle School: 260. Magoffin County High School: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herald Whitaker Middle School and Magoffin County High School rank in Kentucky?
Herald Whitaker Middle School is 160th of 217 and Magoffin County High School is 180th of 214 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).