Very Good
#388 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 30% in state
Letcher County Central High School
High School · Letcher County · Whitesburg, KY
A high school in Whitesburg, KY where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
435 Cougar Drive, Whitesburg, KY 41858
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Letcher County Central High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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Where Letcher County Central High School 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average369/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitesburg), 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
$42,363
Median home value
$101,700
Median rent
$635/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
38.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letcher County Alternative Education CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.0 mi | 4 | 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.
Letcher County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,652NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Letcher County Central High School is listed in Letcher County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Letcher County Central High School
Letcher County Central High School is a public high school in Whitesburg, KY, part of Letcher County, serving approximately 706 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Letcher County Central High School
What grades does Letcher County Central High School serve?
Letcher County Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Letcher County Central High School?
Letcher County Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Letcher County Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Letcher County Central High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Letcher County Central High School rank in KY?
Letcher County Central High School ranks #388 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Letcher County Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Letcher County Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Letcher County Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Letcher County Central High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Letcher County Central High School a charter school?
No, Letcher County Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Letcher County Central High School a Title I school?
No, Letcher County Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Letcher County Central High School?
66.3% of students at Letcher County Central High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 706
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Letcher County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.9%
- Phone
- (606) 633-2339
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 41858)
- 7,958
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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.
- 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 · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 41858; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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