Whitesburg Middle School

Whitesburg Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the remote rural area of Whitesburg, Kentucky. Serving students from sixth through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 189 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1 with 12 full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance of the school is rated at 7.3 out of 10 by MySchoolScout, placing it in the 45th percentile among Kentucky schools.

In terms of proficiency scores, 57% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 45% are proficient or above in Math. While there is room for academic growth, Whitesburg Middle School focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student development. Whitesburg Middle School sits in the heart of its rural community, where it plays an important role as a central hub for education and community engagement.

With an enrollment of 189 students, Whitesburg Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Whitesburg Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.