Schools in McCreary County, Kentucky (2025)
5 schools · 2,668 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 547.
McCreary County, in Kentucky, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,668 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across McCreary County's schools is 547, above the Kentucky median of 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Pine Knot Intermediate (59.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by McCreary County Middle School (44.4, lower 50% of middle schools nationally), and Whitley City Elementary School (39.9, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are McCreary Central High School (711 students), McCreary County Middle School (633 students), Whitley City Elementary School (547 students).
Schools are spread across 3 citys, with the most in Pine Knot (2), Stearns (2), Whitley City (1).
Ranked schools in McCreary County
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kentucky.
- 160Pine Knot IntermediatePine Knot · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 352 students
- 244McCreary County Middle SchoolStearns · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 633 students
- 340Whitley City Elementary SchoolWhitley City · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 547 students
- 433Pine Knot PrimaryPine Knot · Public Elementary86.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 425 students
- 530McCreary Central High SchoolStearns · Public High22% Math proficiency · 711 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Knot Intermediate Pine Knot · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 59.8 Top 50% | 64% Math proficiency | 352 |
| 2 | McCreary County Middle School Stearns · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.4 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 633 |
| 3 | Whitley City Elementary School Whitley City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 39.9 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 547 |
| 4 | Pine Knot Primary Pine Knot · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 32.6 Lower 50% | 86.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 425 |
| 5 | McCreary Central High School Stearns · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 29.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 711 |
Compare the top 4 schools in McCreary County side by side →
Citys in McCreary County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in McCreary County?
Pine Knot Intermediate is the highest-ranked school in McCreary County with a Success Index (US) of 59.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in McCreary County?
McCreary County has 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 2,668 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in McCreary County?
The median Enrollment across schools in McCreary County is 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.