Letcher County School District
School District · Whitesburg, Kentucky
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,652
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,652
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#105 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,652
+$6,666 vs Kentucky median
District size
2,467 students
Typical than Kentucky median
About Letcher County
Letcher County is a Whitesburg, Kentucky school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 2,467 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $20,652 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Letcher County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Letcher County Central High School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Letcher County students show an average math proficiency of 31.1% and ELA proficiency of 46.4%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Letcher County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Letcher County with test data.
Schools in Letcher County
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Whitesburg
- Total Enrollment
- 2,467
- Teachers (FTE)
- 190
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Letcher County?
Letcher County has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Letcher County?
The average composite rating for Letcher County is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Letcher County?
Letcher County spends $20,652 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Letcher County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Letcher County is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Letcher County?
Letcher County Central High School is the highest-rated school in Letcher County with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Letcher County?
Across schools in Letcher County with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Letcher County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Letcher County has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KY
Compare Letcher County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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