Top Rankings
Whitley County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,096 students in Whitley County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Whitley County School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
4,096 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
284 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Whitley County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
22%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.44
# American Indian Students
3 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
15 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
3,964 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
97%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
267
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
362
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
348
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
297
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
313
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
285
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
311
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
274
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
303
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
291
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
289
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
273
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
235
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
241
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
7
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,838 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,081 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,838
$14,317
Spending / Student
$13,081
$14,055
Best Whitley County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitley County East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13781 Hwy 92e
Siler, KY 40763
(606) 549-7097
Siler, KY 40763
(606) 549-7097
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Whitley Central Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2940 North Highway 25w
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-8011
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-8011
Grades: 3-6
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4505 Cumberland Falls Rd
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 549-7867
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 549-7867
Grades: PK-6
| 639 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5554 Hwy 25 W South
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7085
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7085
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Rank: #55.
Whitley County North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6670 Hwy 26
Rockholds, KY 40759
(606) 549-7869
Rockholds, KY 40759
(606) 549-7869
Grades: PK-6
| 291 students
Rank: #66.
Whitley County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
351 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Grades: 7-8
| 568 students
Rank: #77.
Whitley County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7025
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7025
Grades: 9-12
| 923 students
Rank: #88.
Boston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3291 Hwy 1804
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7872
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7872
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Rank: #99.
Colonel Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Rank: #1010.
Whitley County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Boulevard Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
520 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7060
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7060
Grades: PK-2
| 432 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whitley County School District?
Whitley County School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,096 students.
What is the rank of Whitley County School District?
Whitley County School District is ranked #21 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whitley County School District?
97% of Whitley County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whitley County School District?
Whitley County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Whitley County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,081 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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