Top 5 Best Letcher County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,557 students in Letcher County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Letcher County, KY are Whitesburg Middle School, Fleming Neon Middle School and Cowan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Letcher County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Letcher County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Letcher County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitesburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
366 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2761
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Fleming Neon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 Second Street
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-9042
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Rank: #33.
Cowan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3125 Hwy 931 S
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Grades: PK-8
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Arlie Boggs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1099 Hwy 806
Eolia, KY 40826
(606) 633-4654
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
Rank: #55.
Jenkins Independent School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9409 Highway 805
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184
Grades: PK-12
| 475 students
Rank: #66.
Letcher Elementary & Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Lhs Drive
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524
Grades: K-8
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Letcher County Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
185 Circle Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5559
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Letcher County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
515 Cougar Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5053
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Letcher County, KY

Letcher County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6868 Hwy 7 North
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Grades: K-8
| 225 students
344 Coal Ave
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-7597
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
11497 Hwy 805
Burdine, KY 41517
(606) 832-2711
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
16040 Hwy 160
Linefork, KY 41833
(606) 589-2745
Grades: PK-8
| 85 students
160 Letcher High School Dr
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
160 Lhs Dr
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-0707
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
162 Lhs Dr
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-7812
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Letcher County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Letcher County, KY include Whitesburg Middle School, Fleming Neon Middle School and Cowan Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Letcher County?
8 public middle schools are located in Letcher County.
What is the racial composition of students in Letcher County?
Letcher County public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black).

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