Very Good
#451 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 35% in state
Whitley County High School
High School · Whitley County · Williamsburg, KY
A high school in Williamsburg, KY where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
350 Boulevard Of Champions, Williamsburg, KY 40769
- Math 58% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Whitley County High School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Whitley County 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley County Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–12 | 0.2 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Colonel AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 7–12 | 2.5 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Williamsburg City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 842 | 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
- #7 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
Whitley County High School is listed in Whitley County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitley County High School
Whitley County High School is a public high school in Williamsburg, KY, part of Whitley County, serving approximately 947 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #451 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitley County High School
What grades does Whitley County High School serve?
Whitley County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Whitley County High School?
Whitley County High School has an enrollment of approximately 947 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitley County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitley County High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitley County High School rank in KY?
Whitley County High School ranks #451 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Whitley County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitley County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Whitley County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitley County High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Whitley County High School a charter school?
No, Whitley County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitley County High School a Title I school?
No, Whitley County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitley County High School?
74.4% of students at Whitley County 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
- 947
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Whitley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (606) 549-7025
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- 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.
- 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 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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