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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Whitley County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 10,622 students in Whitley County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Whitley County, KY are Hunter Hills Elementary School, Whitley County East Elementary School and Corbin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitley County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Whitley County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Whitley County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hunter Hills Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8325 S Us 25
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 862-4655
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Whitley County East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13781 Hwy 92e
Siler, KY 40763
(606) 549-7097
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Corbin Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
706 S. Kentucky Avenue
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4367
Gr: 4-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Corbin Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
50 Ed Mcneel Drive
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3619
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Whitley Central Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2940 North Highway 25w
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-8011
Gr: 3-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Corbin High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 Snyder Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-3902
Gr: 9-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Whitley County North Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6670 Hwy 26
Rockholds, KY 40759
(606) 549-7869
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4505 Cumberland Falls Rd
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 549-7867
Gr: PK-6 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Corbin Primary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3551 Fifth Street Road
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3638
Gr: K-3 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5554 Hwy 25 W South
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7085
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1111.
Boston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3291 Hwy 1804
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7872
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
Whitley County High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7025
Gr: 9-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
Williamsburg City School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Gr: PK-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Corbin School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 S. Kentucky Avenue
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 215-2186
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1515.
Corbin Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
901 South Main Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4080
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Whitley County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
351 Boulevard Of Champions
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
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Corbin Preschool
614 Master Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3612
Gr: PK | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Elementary Homebound
108 Roy Kidd Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1303
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
High School Homebound
108 Roy Kidd Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1303
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Lynn Camp Elementary School
366 North Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 645-2853
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Lynn Camp Middle High School
100 N Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 645-2851
Gr: 6-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Kentucky Academy
Vocational School
108 Roy Kidd Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 689-6301
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Whitley County Central Primary School
520 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7060
Gr: PK-2 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Whitley County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Whitley County, KY include Hunter Hills Elementary School, Whitley County East Elementary School and Corbin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Whitley County?
27 public schools are located in Whitley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitley County?
Whitley County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Whitley County are often viewed compared to one another?

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