Whitley County School District
Top Rankings
Whitley County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,302 students in Whitley County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Whitley County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
4,302 Students
658,809 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
42,518 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Whitley County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.43
# American Indian Students
n/a
856 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
12,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
51,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
25 Students
69,971 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
4,151 Students
492,417 Students
% White Students
96%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
30,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
263
20,258
# Students in K Grade:
342
45,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
359
49,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
346
48,196
# Students in 3rd Grade:
330
43,885
# Students in 4th Grade:
345
47,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
308
48,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
347
50,636
# Students in 7th Grade:
296
51,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
309
52,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
273
53,890
# Students in 10th Grade:
254
52,232
# Students in 11th Grade:
264
48,687
# Students in 12th Grade:
261
45,632
# Ungraded Students:
5
655
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,244 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,277. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,075 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$28 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,244
$12,277
Spending / Student
$12,075
$13,046
Best Whitley County School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitley County Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
351 Boulevard Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
Whitley Central Intermediate School
Math: 34% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2940 North Highway 25w
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-8011
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-8011
Grades: 3-6
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Whitley County Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
351 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Grades: 7-8
| 600 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant View Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
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
| 265 students
Rank: #55.
Whitley County East Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13781 Hwy 92e
Siler, KY 40763
(606) 549-7097
Siler, KY 40763
(606) 549-7097
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Boston Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3291 Hwy 1804
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7872
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7872
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Whitley County High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7025
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7025
Grades: 9-12
| 984 students
Rank: #88.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4505 Cumberland Falls Rd
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 549-7867
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 549-7867
Grades: PK-6
| 649 students
Rank: #99.
Whitley County North Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6670 Hwy 26
Rockholds, KY 40759
(606) 549-7869
Rockholds, KY 40759
(606) 549-7869
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
Colonel Academy
Alternative School
300 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
520 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7060
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7060
Grades: PK-2
| 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whitley County School District?
Whitley County School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,302 students.
What is the rank of Whitley County School District?
Whitley County School District is ranked #67 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whitley County School District?
96% of Whitley County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 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 15:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 16:1.
What is Whitley County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,075 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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