For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 371 students in Whitesville, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 290 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in Whitesville, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Whitesville, KY is Whitesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitesville, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Whitesville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Whitesville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitesville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9656 Ky 54
Whitesville, KY 42378
(270) 852-7670
Whitesville, KY 42378
(270) 852-7670
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Whitesville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Whitesville, KY include Whitesville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Whitesville?
1 public schools are located in Whitesville.
What percentage of students in Whitesville go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in Whitesville are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Whitesville?
Whitesville public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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