For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 861 students in Whitesburg, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Whitesburg, KY is Letcher County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitesburg, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Whitesburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Whitesburg, 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 Letcher County Central High School, with 93% 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 25% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Whitesburg, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 861 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
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Letcher County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
515 Cougar Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5053
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5053
Grades: 8-12
| 0 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 high schools in Whitesburg, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Whitesburg, KY include Letcher County Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Whitesburg, KY?
3 public high schools are located in Whitesburg, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitesburg, KY?
Whitesburg, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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