Whitley County School District
School District · Williamsburg, Kentucky
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
4,222
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
4,222
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Whitley County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Whitley 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.
Whitley County East Elementary School
Siler · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pleasant View Elementary School
Williamsburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Boston Elementary School
Williamsburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#33 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,081
$905 vs Kentucky median
District size
4,222 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Whitley County ranks #33 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Whitley County's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Whitley County East Elementary School (8.6/10), Pleasant View Elementary School (8.6/10), and Boston Elementary School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 Whitley County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Whitley County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitley County East Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Pleasant View Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Boston Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Whitley Central Intermediate School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Whitley County North Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Whitley County Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Whitley County High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Oak Grove Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Whitley County Alternative School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Colonel Academy | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Whitley County
Whitley County is a Williamsburg, Kentucky school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 4,222 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. District-level spending was $13,081 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Whitley County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pleasant View Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Whitley County students show an average math proficiency of 49.1% and ELA proficiency of 57.3%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Whitley County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Whitley County with test data.
Schools in Whitley County
11 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Williamsburg
- Total Enrollment
- 4,222
- Teachers (FTE)
- 290
- District spending per student
- $13,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Whitley County?
Whitley County has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Whitley County?
The average composite rating for Whitley County is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Whitley County?
Whitley County's district-level spending was $13,081 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Whitley County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Whitley County is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Whitley County?
Pleasant View Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Whitley County with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Whitley County?
Across schools in Whitley County with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Whitley County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Whitley County has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 11 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.3%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Whitley 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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