Letcher County School District
Top Rankings
Letcher County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,938 students in Letcher County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Letcher County School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
2,938 Students
658,809 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
42,518 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Letcher County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.43
# American Indian Students
2 Students
856 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
12,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
51,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
11 Students
69,971 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,857 Students
492,417 Students
% White Students
97%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
30,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
20,258
# Students in K Grade:
184
45,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
201
49,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
48,196
# Students in 3rd Grade:
221
43,885
# Students in 4th Grade:
212
47,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
229
48,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
237
50,636
# Students in 7th Grade:
205
51,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
233
52,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
249
53,890
# Students in 10th Grade:
244
52,232
# Students in 11th Grade:
220
48,687
# Students in 12th Grade:
208
45,632
# Ungraded Students:
-
655
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,253 is higher than the state median of $12,277. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,696 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$28 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,253
$12,277
Spending / Student
$12,696
$13,046
Best Letcher County School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitesburg Middle School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
366 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2761
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2761
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Cowan Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3125 Hwy 931 S
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Grades: K-8
| 287 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fleming Neon Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Second Street
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-9042
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-9042
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Letcher County Central High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
435 Cougar Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2339
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2339
Grades: 9-12
| 921 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Letcher Middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
162 Lhs Dr
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-7812
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-7812
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
West Whitesburg Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Arlie Boggs Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1099 Hwy 806
Eolia, KY 40826
(606) 633-4654
Eolia, KY 40826
(606) 633-4654
Grades: K-8
| 128 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Letcher Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Letcher High School Dr
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #99.
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Kona Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: n/an/a
Letcher County Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
185 Circle Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5559
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5559
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Letcher County School District?
Letcher County School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,938 students.
What is the rank of Letcher County School District?
Letcher County School District is ranked #127 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Letcher County School District?
97% of Letcher County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Letcher County School District?
Letcher County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 16:1.
What is Letcher County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,696 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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