Whitley County Schools & Education
Whitley County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
96.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,377
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#14
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Whitley County
Measured School Summary
Whitley County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 96.5%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,377 per pupil, Whitley County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 25% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Whitley County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
21 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
72/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #14 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
96.5%
2.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,377
$483 above the state average
School coverage
21
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Whitley County has 21 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Whitley County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Higher-signal county
Whitley County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#14
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Whitley County
Elementary to high school visible
4,336 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Corbin Independent
Elementary and high visible
2,252 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Williamsburg Independent
Other grade structure
835 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Whitley County is the largest listed district slice, with 11 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Whitley County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Whitley County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Whitley County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Multi-District Landscape in Southern Kentucky
Whitley County features an extensive education system with 21 public schools and three separate school districts. These schools serve 7,423 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The county also provides four alternative schools to support varied student requirements.
Three Districts Offering Educational Choice
Whitley County district is the largest with 4,336 students, followed by Corbin Independent with 3,027, and Williamsburg Independent with 835. There are no charter schools, but the presence of three distinct districts offers residents multiple public options. Each district maintains high graduation and performance standards.
A Balance of Town and Rural Schools
The county's 21 schools are split almost evenly between town and rural locales. Large high schools like Whitley County High (980 students) and Corbin High (829 students) serve as major community hubs. The average school size is 391, offering a mix of larger secondary campuses and intimate primary schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
21
in Whitley County
Reported Enrollment
7,423
21 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Whitley County
Whitley County
GuideCorbin Independent
Williamsburg Independent
21 Public Schools in Whitley County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 21 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley County High School | Profile | Whitley County | Williamsburg, 40769Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 980 |
| Williamsburg City School | Record | Williamsburg Independent | Williamsburg, 40769Town: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 835 |
| Corbin High School | Record | Corbin Independent | Corbin, 40701Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 829 |
| Corbin Primary | Record | Corbin Independent | Corbin, 40701Rural: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 769 |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Record | Whitley County | Corbin, 40701Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 705 |
| Whitley County Middle School | Record | Whitley County | Williamsburg, 40769Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 563 |
| Whitley County Central Primary School | Record | Whitley County | Williamsburg, 40769Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 475 |
| Whitley Central Intermediate School | Record | Whitley County | Williamsburg, 40769Rural: Fringe | 3–6 | Primary | 454 |
| CORBIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | Corbin Independent | Corbin, 40701Town: Remote | 4–5 | Primary | 373 |
| Whitley County North Elementary School | Record | Whitley County | Rockholds, 40759Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 321 |
| Whitley County East Elementary School | Record | Whitley County | Siler, 40763Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 267 |
| Pleasant View Elementary School | Record | Whitley County | Williamsburg, 40769Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 241 |
| Corbin School of Innovation | Record | Corbin Independent | Corbin, 40701Town: Remote | KG–12 | Alternative | 218 |
| Boston Elementary School | Record | Whitley County | Williamsburg, 40769Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 191 |
| Colonel Academy | Record | Whitley County | Williamsburg, 40769Town: Remote | 7–12 | Virtual | 97 |
| Whitley County Alternative School | Record | Whitley County | Williamsburg, 40769Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | Alternative | 42 |
| Corbin Educational Center | Record | Corbin Independent | Corbin, 40701Town: Remote | 4–12 | Alternative | 31 |
| Elementary Homebound | Record | Corbin Independent | Corbin, 40701Town: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 24 |
| High School Homebound | Record | Corbin Independent | Corbin, 40701Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 8 |
| Corbin Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Corbin, 40701Town: Remote | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Whitley County High School
Whitley County
Williamsburg, 40769 / Rural: Fringe
Williamsburg City School
Williamsburg Independent
Williamsburg, 40769 / Town: Remote
Whitley County Middle School
Whitley County
Williamsburg, 40769 / Rural: Fringe
Whitley County Central Primary School
Whitley County
Williamsburg, 40769 / Rural: Fringe
Whitley Central Intermediate School
Whitley County
Williamsburg, 40769 / Rural: Fringe
Whitley County North Elementary School
Whitley County
Rockholds, 40759 / Rural: Fringe
Whitley County East Elementary School
Whitley County
Siler, 40763 / Rural: Distant
Pleasant View Elementary School
Whitley County
Williamsburg, 40769 / Town: Remote
Corbin School of Innovation
Corbin Independent
Corbin, 40701 / Town: Remote
Boston Elementary School
Whitley County
Williamsburg, 40769 / Rural: Distant
Whitley County Alternative School
Whitley County
Williamsburg, 40769 / Rural: Fringe
Corbin Educational Center
Corbin Independent
Corbin, 40701 / Town: Remote
Corbin Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Corbin, 40701 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,377
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Whitley County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Whitley County, Kentucky?
Whitley County features an extensive education system with 21 public schools and three separate school districts. These schools serve 7,423 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The county also provides four alternative schools to support varied student requirements.
What are the major school districts in Whitley County, Kentucky?
Whitley County district is the largest with 4,336 students, followed by Corbin Independent with 3,027, and Williamsburg Independent with 835. There are no charter schools, but the presence of three distinct districts offers residents multiple public options. Each district maintains high graduation and performance standards.
What is the school experience like in Whitley County?
The county's 21 schools are split almost evenly between town and rural locales. Large high schools like Whitley County High (980 students) and Corbin High (829 students) serve as major community hubs. The average school size is 391, offering a mix of larger secondary campuses and intimate primary schools.
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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.