Top 10 Best Whitley County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 4,035 students in Whitley County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Whitley County, KY are Corbin Educational Center, Whitley County Alternative School and Corbin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitley County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Whitley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Whitley County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Corbin High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).

Best Whitley County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Corbin Educational Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 South Main Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4080
Grades: 4-12
| 27 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Whitley County Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
351 Boulevard Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Corbin High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 Snyder Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-3902
Grades: 9-12
| 851 students
Rank: #44.
Whitley County High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7025
Grades: 9-12
| 923 students
Rank: #55.
Williamsburg City School
Math: 19% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Grades: PK-12
| 854 students
Rank: #66.
Corbin School Of Innovation
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 S. Kentucky Avenue
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 215-2186
Grades: K-12
| 228 students
Rank: #77.
Lynn Camp Schools
Math: 13% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 N Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5429
Grades: PK-12
| 987 students
Rank: n/an/a
Colonel Academy
Alternative School
300 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Rank: n/an/a
Corbin Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1909 South Snyder Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5338
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
High School Homebound
108 Roy Kidd Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1303
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Kentucky Academy
Vocational School
108 Roy Kidd Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 689-6301
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Whitley County, KY

Whitley County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
710 W 8th St
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4367
Grades: K-3
| 613 students
529 Master St
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3637
Grades: 5-12
| 41 students
710 W. 8th St.
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4367
Grades: 3-4
| 396 students
404 W. 17th Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1651
Grades: 5
| 216 students
529 Master St
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3637
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
5870 Hwy 904e
Nevisdale, KY 40754
(606) 549-7095
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
13781 Hwy 92e
Siler, KY 40763
(606) 549-7097
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
529 Master St
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3637
Grades: 5-9
| 12 students
404 W 17th St
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1651
Grades: 1-5
| 549 students
366 North Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-1814
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1000 Main St
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 539-9230
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Whitley County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Whitley County, KY include Corbin Educational Center, Whitley County Alternative School and Corbin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Whitley County, KY?
11 public high schools are located in Whitley County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitley County, KY?
Whitley County, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).

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