For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,544 students in Morganfield, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Morganfield, KY are Union County Learning Academy, Union County High School and Morganfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morganfield, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Morganfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morganfield, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Union County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-1454
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-1454
Gr: 9-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Morganfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 S Mart St
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2611
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2611
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Union County Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4465 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-0224
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-0224
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Union County Area Vocational Educational Center
Vocational School
4464 Us Hwy 60 W
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3120
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3120
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
4464 Us Hwy 60 W
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Morganfield, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Morganfield, KY include Union County Learning Academy, Union County High School and Morganfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morganfield?
6 public schools are located in Morganfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Morganfield?
Morganfield public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Morganfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Morganfield include: Union County High School vs. Union County Middle School, Union County High School vs. Union County Learning Academy
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