For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 561 students in Whitley City, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Whitley City, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Whitley City, KY is Whitley City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitley City, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Whitley City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Whitley City, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitley City Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2819 N Hwy 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Whitley City, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2819 North Hwy 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 354-3590
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 354-3590
Grades: PK
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Whitley City, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Whitley City, KY include Whitley City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Whitley City?
1 public schools are located in Whitley City.
What percentage of students in Whitley City go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Whitley City are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Whitley City?
Whitley City public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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