For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,875 students in Whitley County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Whitley County, KY are Corbin Middle School, Williamsburg City School and Corbin School Of Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitley County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Whitley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Whitley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corbin Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Ed Mcneel Drive
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3619
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3619
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Williamsburg City School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Gr: PK-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Corbin School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 S. Kentucky Avenue
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 215-2186
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 215-2186
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Corbin Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 South Main Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4080
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4080
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Whitley County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Corbin Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1909 South Snyder Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5338
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5338
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
108 Roy Kidd Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1303
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1303
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
100 N Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 645-2851
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 645-2851
Gr: 6-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Whitley County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Whitley County, KY include Corbin Middle School, Williamsburg City School and Corbin School Of Innovation.
How many public middle schools are located in Whitley County?
11 public middle schools are located in Whitley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitley County?
Whitley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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