Below Average
#1039 of 1,284 schools in KY
Colonel Academy
High School · Whitley County · Williamsburg, KY
A Whitley County high school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Colonel Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Colonel Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average664/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williamsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,772
Median home value
$94,100
Median rent
$729/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
29.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40769; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 842 | Compare → |
| Whitley County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 947 | Compare → |
| Whitley County Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–12 | 2.6 mi | 56 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Whitley County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colonel Academy is listed in Whitley County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colonel Academy
Colonel Academy is a public high school in Williamsburg, KY, part of Whitley County, serving approximately 147 students in grades 7th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,039 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colonel Academy
What grades does Colonel Academy serve?
Colonel Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Colonel Academy?
Colonel Academy has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
How does Colonel Academy rank in KY?
Colonel Academy ranks #1,039 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Colonel Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Colonel Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colonel Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colonel Academy has 5% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Colonel Academy a charter school?
No, Colonel Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colonel Academy a Title I school?
No, Colonel Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colonel Academy?
43.5% of students at Colonel Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 147
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Whitley County
- Phone
- (606) 549-7000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 40769)
- 17,931
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40769; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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