Morehead, Kentucky is located in Rowan County and has a population of 6,800. It is home to Morehead State University, which provides education to over 10,000 students from all over the world. Morehead State University was rated one of the top universities in Kentucky by US News & World Report. It is a public university that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 140 different fields. In addition to a strong college education, Morehead also has several excellent local school districts for K-12 students. These schools provide quality instruction and exceptional programs aimed at helping children reach their full potential. Students are given an opportunity to participate in various extracurricular activities such as sports teams, music programs, and art clubs. As a result of these high-quality educational opportunities available in Morehead, the area often receives high ratings from assessments of the local educational system.
Morehead (zip 40351) schools spend $9,331 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 18 pupils per teacher, 557 students per librarian, and 418 children per counselor.