Best Schools in Whitley County, KY
Whitley County, KY has 20 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,069 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Whitley County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Whitley County, KY
The top high schools in Whitley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corbin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corbin Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 829 Students
2. Whitley County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 980 Students
3. High School Homebound
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corbin Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students
4. Whitley County Alternative School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 42 Students
5. Colonel Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
Best Middle Schools in Whitley County, KY
The top middle schools in Whitley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corbin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corbin Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
2. Whitley County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 563 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Whitley County, KY
The top elementary schools in Whitley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitley County East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 267 Students
2. Corbin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corbin Independent • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 373 Students
3. Pleasant View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 241 Students
4. Corbin Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corbin Independent • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 769 Students
5. Whitley Central Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 454 Students
6. Boston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 191 Students
7. Oak Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 705 Students
8. Whitley County North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 321 Students
9. Elementary Homebound
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corbin Independent • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 24 Students
10. Whitley County Central Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 475 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Whitley County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Whitley County, KY has a total population of 36,712 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Whitley 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 Whitley County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Whitley County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Whitley 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 Whitley County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Whitley County, KY
How many schools are in Whitley County, KY?
Whitley County, KY has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,069 students in total.
How do schools in Whitley County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Whitley County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Whitley County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Whitley 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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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Whitley County
3 places in Whitley County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Williamsburg (10)
- Corbin (5)
- Rockholds (1)
School districts (2)
- Whitley County (11 schools)
- Corbin Independent (9 schools)