Herald Whitaker Middle School

Magoffin County
221 Hornet Dr
Salyersville, KY 41465
250 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Herald Whitaker Middle School, located at 221 Hornet Dr in Salyersville, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for the Magoffin County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students in the transitional grades between elementary and high school. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Salyersville, fostering an environment where faculty and staff strive to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while emphasizing personal growth and social responsibility.

The school operates under the motto of the "Hornets" and plays a significant role in the local culture by balancing academic instruction with extracurricular activities. By providing a structured curriculum alongside various school programs, Herald Whitaker Middle School aims to support the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each learner gains the foundational skills necessary for future success. It remains a focal point for families in Magoffin County, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, community-oriented education in the heart of Eastern Kentucky.
250
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    245 (98.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Magoffin County
Phone: (606)349-5190
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 173
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 128
Grade 8 122
Gender Ratio