For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,976 students in 40769, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 40769, KY are Whitley County High School, Williamsburg City School and Whitley County Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 40769 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40769, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 40769 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Williamsburg City School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40769, KY Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitley County High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7025
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7025
Gr: 9-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Williamsburg City School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Gr: PK-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Whitley County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
40769, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Williamsburg Center Of Progressive Ed (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Main St
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 539-9230
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 539-9230
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 40769, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 40769, KY include Whitley County High School, Williamsburg City School and Whitley County Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in 40769?
4 public high schools are located in 40769.
What is the racial composition of students in 40769?
40769 public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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