For the 2023 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,269 students in Whitesburg, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Whitesburg, KY are Whitesburg Middle School, Cowan Elementary School and West Whitesburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitesburg, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Whitesburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Whitesburg, KY Public Elementary 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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Whitesburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6868 Hwy 7 North
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Grades: K-8
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Whitesburg, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Whitesburg, KY include Whitesburg Middle School, Cowan Elementary School and West Whitesburg Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Whitesburg, KY?
4 public elementary schools are located in Whitesburg, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitesburg, KY?
Whitesburg, KY public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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