What grades does Herald Whitaker Middle School serve?

Herald Whitaker Middle School is a Middle school serving students in Salyersville, KY. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Herald Whitaker Middle School located?

Herald Whitaker Middle School is located at Salyersville, KY in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Herald Whitaker Middle School?

Herald Whitaker Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What schools are in Salyersville, KY?

Salyersville, KY is served by the local school district. Herald Whitaker Middle School is one of the Middle schools in the area.

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Herald Whitaker Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Salyersville, Kentucky|Magoffin County

Salyersville, KY 41465

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Magoffin County BOE Regular MeetingEvent

The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.

Aug

Thu

Magoffin County BOE Regular MeetingEvent

The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.

Sep

Fri

Founder's Day-No SchoolEvent

Sep

Fri

Founder's Day-No SchoolEvent

Sep

Thu

Magoffin County BOE Regular MeetingEvent

The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.

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School Profile

Grades

7–8

Enrollment

249

Student:Teacher

11.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

Magoffin County

Econ. Disadvantaged

68.3%

Phone

(606)349-5190

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

32%

17th percentile in KY

Math Proficiency

13%

7th percentile in KY

Chronic Absenteeism

24.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

79 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.3:1

Better than average in KY

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

274

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

22.96

100% fully certified

Counselors

School Resource Officers

0.2

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,618

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,543

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,330

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 28%State 61%Local 12%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

51.1%

Below 150% poverty line

14.6%

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Uninsured residents

27.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

460

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

430

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

113 (26%)

Speech/Language Impairment

103 (24%)

Specific Learning Disability

101 (23%)

Autism

33 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

27 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

8 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

260

Current enrollment

Declining(-19% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting

Event

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting

Event

Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Founder's Day-No School

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Founder's Day-No School	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Founder's Day-No School	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break-No School	Break	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break-No School	Break	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break-No School	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break-No School	Break	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break-No School	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break-No School	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Day-No School	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Day-No School	Event	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Thu, Feb 18, 2027	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Thu, Feb 18, 2027	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break-No School	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break-No School	Break	—
Thu, Apr 15, 2027	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Thu, Apr 15, 2027	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	Magoffin County BOE Regular Meeting The July Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Herald Whitaker Middle School

Herald Whitaker Middle School has a total enrollment of 249 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Salyersville, KY.