Schools in Letcher County, Kentucky (2025)
8 schools · 2,427 students · 8 public · median Enrollment 273.
Letcher County, in Kentucky, has 8 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,427 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 8 public.
The median Enrollment across Letcher County's schools is 273, below the Kentucky median of 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Whitesburg Middle School (65.1, top 50% of middle schools nationally), followed by West Whitesburg Elementary School (60.6, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Fleming Neon Middle School (60.2, top 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Letcher County Central High School (692 students), West Whitesburg Elementary School (462 students), Letcher Elementary & Middle School (322 students).
Schools are spread across 4 citys, with the most in Whitesburg (5), Neon (1), Eolia (1), Blackey (1).
Ranked schools in Letcher County
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kentucky.
- 165Whitesburg Middle SchoolWhitesburg · Public Middle61% Math proficiency · 191 students
- 261West Whitesburg Elementary SchoolWhitesburg · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 462 students
- 360Fleming Neon Middle SchoolNeon · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 131 students
- 452Arlie Boggs Elementary SchoolEolia · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 110 students
- 545Martha Jane Potter Elementary SchoolWhitesburg · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 273 students
- 639Cowan Elementary SchoolWhitesburg · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 246 students
- 737Letcher Elementary & Middle SchoolBlackey · Public Elementary76.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 322 students
- 837Letcher County Central High SchoolWhitesburg · Public High27% Math proficiency · 692 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitesburg Middle School Whitesburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 65.1 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 191 |
| 2 | West Whitesburg Elementary School Whitesburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 60.6 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 462 |
| 3 | Fleming Neon Middle School Neon · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 60.2 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 131 |
| 4 | Arlie Boggs Elementary School Eolia · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 52.0 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 110 |
| 5 | Martha Jane Potter Elementary School Whitesburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 44.9 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 273 |
| 6 | Cowan Elementary School Whitesburg · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 38.9 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 246 |
| 7 | Letcher Elementary & Middle School Blackey · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 36.7 Lower 50% | 76.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 322 |
| 8 | Letcher County Central High School Whitesburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 36.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 692 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Letcher County side by side →
Citys in Letcher County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Letcher County?
Whitesburg Middle School is the highest-ranked school in Letcher County with a Success Index (US) of 65.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Letcher County?
Letcher County has 8 schools (2 middle, 5 elementary, 1 high) educating 2,427 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Letcher County?
The median Enrollment across schools in Letcher County is 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.