Letcher County School District
School District · Whitesburg, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,652
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,652
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Letcher County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Letcher County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Letcher Elementary & Middle School
Blackey · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Whitesburg Middle School
Whitesburg · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Letcher County Central High School
Whitesburg · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#76 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,652
+$6,666 vs Kentucky median
District size
2,467 students
Typical than Kentucky median
The short answer
Letcher County ranks #76 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Letcher County's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Letcher Elementary & Middle School (8.0/10), Whitesburg Middle School (7.5/10), and Letcher County Central High School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Letcher County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Letcher County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Letcher Elementary & Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Whitesburg Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Letcher County Central High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | West Whitesburg Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Fleming Neon Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Arlie Boggs Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Cowan Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Martha Jane Potter Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.4/10, Letcher County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Letcher Elementary & Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Letcher County students show an average math proficiency of 40.2% and ELA proficiency of 52.6%.
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 6.4/10. 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 Elementary & Middle School is the highest-rated school in Letcher County with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Letcher County?
Across schools in Letcher County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.6%. 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 6.4/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.6%
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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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