Best Schools in Letcher County, KY
Letcher County, KY has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,071 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Letcher County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Letcher County, KY
The top high schools in Letcher County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Letcher County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 779 Students
2. Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in Letcher County, KY
The top middle schools in Letcher County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fleming Neon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
2. Whitesburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Letcher County, KY
The top elementary schools in Letcher County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cowan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 254 Students
2. Arlie Boggs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 121 Students
3. Letcher Elementary & Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 374 Students
4. West Whitesburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
5. Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Letcher County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Letcher County, KY has a total population of 21,548 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Letcher County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Letcher County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Letcher County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Letcher County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Letcher County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Letcher County, KY
How many schools are in Letcher County, KY?
Letcher County, KY has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,071 students in total.
How do schools in Letcher County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Letcher County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Letcher County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Letcher County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Letcher County
5 places in Letcher County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Whitesburg (5)
- Blackey (1)
- Eolia (1)
- Jenkins (1)
- Neon (1)
School districts (1)
- Letcher County (8 schools)