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Best Schools in Whitley City, KY
Whitley City, KY has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,845 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Whitley City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Whitley City, KY
The top high schools in Whitley City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccreary Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students
2. Wayne County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
Best Middle Schools in Whitley City, KY
The top middle schools in Whitley City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccreary County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
2. Wayne County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Whitley City, KY
The top elementary schools in Whitley City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Knot Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 825 Students
2. Whitley City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
3. Monticello Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 630 Students
4. Walker Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 405 Students
5. Bell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Whitley City, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Whitley City, KY has a total population of 2,325 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Whitley City, 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 Whitley City, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Whitley City, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Whitley City, 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 Whitley City, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Whitley City, KY
How many schools are in Whitley City, KY?
Whitley City, KY has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,845 students in total.
How do schools in Whitley City perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Whitley City score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Whitley City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Whitley City?
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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Every school in Whitley City
1 of 1 schools in Whitley City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Whitley City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.