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Letcher County Public Schools

Letcher County, Kentucky

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

11

public schools

Total Enrollment

3,071

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Letcher County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kentucky; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Letcher County has 2 district entries. Letcher County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 9 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Whitesburg has the most listed schools, with 7 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

11

in Letcher County

Reported Enrollment

3,071

11 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle2
High3
Other1

2 School Districts in Letcher County

Letcher County

9 schools
2,596 students

Jenkins Independent

1 school
475 students

11 Public Schools in Letcher County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 11 of 11 matching schools

Letcher County Central High School

Letcher County

Whitesburg, 41858 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High779 students

Jenkins Independent School

Jenkins Independent

Jenkins, 41537 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–12Other475 students

West Whitesburg Elementary School

Letcher County

Whitesburg, 41858 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary415 students

Letcher Elementary & Middle School

Letcher County

Blackey, 41804 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyKG–8Primary374 students

Martha Jane Potter Elementary School

Letcher County

Whitesburg, 41858 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary320 students

Cowan Elementary School

Letcher County

Whitesburg, 41858 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–8Primary254 students

Fleming Neon Middle School

Letcher County

Neon, 41840 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle167 students

Whitesburg Middle School

Letcher County

Whitesburg, 41858 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle165 students

Arlie Boggs Elementary School

Letcher County

Eolia, 40826 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–8Primary121 students

Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr

Letcher County

Whitesburg, 41858 / Rural: Remote

Listed only8–12Alternative1 students

Letcher County Area Technology Center

Kentucky Tech System

Whitesburg, 41858 / Rural: Remote

Listed only8–12Vocational0 students

Letcher County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Letcher County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kentucky. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Letcher County public school directory?

The directory lists 11 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Letcher County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Letcher County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Letcher County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Letcher County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Letcher County Education OverviewCounty school score: 65/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.