For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 437 students in Whitesburg, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Whitesburg, KY are Whitesburg Middle School and Cowan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitesburg, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Whitesburg have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Whitesburg, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitesburg Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
366 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2761
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2761
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3125 Hwy 931 S
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
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
Gr: 8-12
Whitesburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6868 Hwy 7 North
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Whitesburg, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Whitesburg, KY include Whitesburg Middle School and Cowan Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Whitesburg?
4 public middle schools are located in Whitesburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitesburg?
Whitesburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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