For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,505 students in Whitley County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Whitley County, KY are Corbin High School, Whitley County High School and Williamsburg City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitley County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Whitley County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Whitley County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Corbin High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Whitley County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corbin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Snyder Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-3902
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-3902
Grades: 9-12
| 829 students
Rank: #22.
Whitley County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7025
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7025
Grades: 9-12
| 980 students
Rank: #33.
Williamsburg City School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Grades: PK-12
| 835 students
Rank: #44.
Corbin School Of Innovation
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 S. Kentucky Avenue
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 215-2186
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 215-2186
Grades: K-12
| 218 students
Rank: #55.
Corbin Educational Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 South Main Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4080
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4080
Grades: 4-12
| 31 students
Rank: #66.
Colonel Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Rank: #77.
Whitley County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Boulevard Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Corbin Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1909 South Snyder Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5338
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5338
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
High School Homebound
Magnet School
108 Roy Kidd Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1303
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1303
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lynn Camp Middle High School
Magnet School
100 N Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5429
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5429
Grades: 6-12
| 465 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Kentucky Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
108 Roy Kidd Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 689-6301
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 689-6301
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Whitley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
710 W 8th St
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4367
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4367
Grades: K-3
| 613 students
Corbin East School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
529 Master St
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3637
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3637
Grades: 5-12
| 41 students
710 W. 8th St.
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4367
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4367
Grades: 3-4
| 396 students
404 W. 17th Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1651
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1651
Grades: 5
| 216 students
Corbin Teen Parent Program Alternative High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
529 Master St
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3637
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3637
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
100 N Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5429
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5429
Grades: PK-12
| 987 students
5870 Hwy 904e
Nevisdale, KY 40754
(606) 549-7095
Nevisdale, KY 40754
(606) 549-7095
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
13781 Hwy 92e
Siler, KY 40763
(606) 549-7097
Siler, KY 40763
(606) 549-7097
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Quest Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
529 Master St
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3637
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3637
Grades: 5-9
| 12 students
404 W 17th St
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1651
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1651
Grades: 1-5
| 549 students
366 North Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-1814
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-1814
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Williamsburg Center Of Progressive Ed (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Main St
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 539-9230
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 539-9230
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Whitley County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Whitley County, KY include Corbin High School, Whitley County High School and Williamsburg City School.
How many public high schools are located in Whitley County?
11 public high schools are located in Whitley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitley County?
Whitley County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Whitley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Whitley County include: Corbin High School vs. Whitley County High School, Whitley County High School vs. Corbin High School, Williamsburg City School vs. Whitley County High School
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