Best High Schools in Whitesburg, KY

Whitesburg, KY has 3 high schools with 1,332 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Whitesburg score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Whitesburg meet expectations.

1. Letcher County Central High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Letcher County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 779 Students

2. Knott County Central High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Knott County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 552 Students

3. Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Letcher County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1 Students

Best Middle Schools in Whitesburg, KY

Whitesburg, KY has 7 middle schools with 1,605 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Whitesburg score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Whitesburg meet expectations.

1. Whitesburg Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Letcher County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students

2. Fleming Neon Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Letcher County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Whitesburg, KY

Whitesburg, KY has 2 elementary schools with 735 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Whitesburg score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Whitesburg meet expectations.

1. Carr Creek Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Knott County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 360 Students

2. Cowan Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 254 Students

3. West Whitesburg Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students

4. Arlie Boggs Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Letcher County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 121 Students

5. Martha Jane Potter Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students

6. Jones Fork Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Knott County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 164 Students

7. Letcher Elementary & Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Letcher County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 374 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Whitesburg, KY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Whitesburg, KY has a total population of 4,472 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Whitesburg, KY

3,672

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Whitesburg, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

17.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.94 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.82 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Whitesburg, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Whitesburg, KY.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Whitesburg, KY Internet Health Assessment.

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