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 842 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 14:1 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 28% (majority Black).
Serving 947 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 14:1 is lower than 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 28% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Total Students
842 students
947 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
53
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Kindergarten Students
61
-
Grade 1 Students
60
-
Grade 2 Students
69
-
Grade 3 Students
42
-
Grade 4 Students
58
-
Grade 5 Students
64
-
Grade 6 Students
46
-
Grade 7 Students
56
-
Grade 8 Students
69
-
Grade 9 Students
64
266
Grade 10 Students
73
249
Grade 11 Students
60
228
Grade 12 Students
67
200
Ungraded Students
-
4
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
75%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
