Best Letcher County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,192 students in Letcher County, KY.

The top ranked public high schools in Letcher County, KY are Letcher County Central High School and Jenkins Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Letcher County, KY public high schools have an score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Letcher County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.

Letcher County, KY public high school have a of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Letcher County Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Letcher County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Letcher County Central High School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Top 30%

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435 Cougar Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2339

Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #22.

Jenkins Independent School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
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Bottom 50%

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9409 Highway 805
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184

Gr: PK-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: n/an/a

Letcher County Alternative Education Center

Alternative School

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185 Circle Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5559

Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Rank: n/an/a

Letcher County Area Technology Center

Vocational School

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515 Cougar Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5053

Gr: 8-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Letcher County, KY

Letcher County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Beckham Bates Elementary School (Closed 2013)

6868 Hwy 7 North
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812

Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Fleming Neon High School (Closed 2006)

344 Coal Ave
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-7597

Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Jenkins Elementary School (Closed 2009)

11497 Hwy 805
Burdine, KY 41517
(606) 832-2711

Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Kingdom Come Settlement Elementary School (Closed 2008)

16040 Hwy 160
Linefork, KY 41833
(606) 589-2745

Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Letcher Elementary School (Closed 2023)

160 Letcher High School Dr
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524

Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Letcher High School (Closed 2006)

160 Lhs Dr
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-0707

Gr: 9-12 | 178 students

Letcher Middle School (Closed 2023)

162 Lhs Dr
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-7812

Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Letcher County, KY?

The top ranked public high schools in Letcher County, KY include Letcher County Central High School and Jenkins Independent School.

How many public high schools are located in Letcher County?

4 public high schools are located in Letcher County.

What is the racial composition of students in Letcher County?

Letcher County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).