Whitesburg Middle School

366 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 165 students in grades 6-8, Whitesburg Middle 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whitesburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Whitesburg Middle School's student population of 165 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Whitesburg Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitesburg Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#384 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whitesburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whitesburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Whitesburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
97%
73%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Whitesburg Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whitesburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whitesburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whitesburg Middle School's ranking?
Whitesburg Middle School is ranked #384 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Whitesburg Middle School?
165 students attend Whitesburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Whitesburg Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitesburg Middle School?
Whitesburg Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitesburg Middle School offer ?
Whitesburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitesburg Middle School part of?
Whitesburg Middle School is part of Letcher County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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