Williamsburg City School vs. Whitley County High School
Should you attend Williamsburg City School or Whitley County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Whitley County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 835 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Williamsburg City School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Serving 980 students in grades 9-12, Whitley County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Total Students
835 students
980 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#684 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#467 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15-19%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
52
-
Kindergarten Students
56
-
Grade 1 Students
82
-
Grade 2 Students
40
-
Grade 3 Students
56
-
Grade 4 Students
58
-
Grade 5 Students
40
-
Grade 6 Students
51
-
Grade 7 Students
64
-
Grade 8 Students
56
-
Grade 9 Students
76
279
Grade 10 Students
63
273
Grade 11 Students
66
241
Grade 12 Students
75
181
Ungraded Students
-
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
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n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
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% White
96%
97%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
