Whitley County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Williamsburg, Kentucky 40769 · Whitley County
#112 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#11080 of 16,910 nationally
About Whitley County High School
Whitley County High School is a public high located in Williamsburg, in the Whitley County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 919 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 112th of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (62th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 919.
There are 8 schools in Williamsburg; Whitley County High School ranks 7th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)72.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Whitley County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Whitley County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Whitley County Middle School
Williamsburg · Public middle · Grades 7–8
547 students · 263 m away
Whitley County Central Primary School
Williamsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
413 students · 329 m away
Whitley Central Intermediate School
Williamsburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
456 students · 905 m away
Williamsburg City School
Williamsburg · Public other · Grades PK–12
833 students · 4.9 km away
Whitley County North Elementary School
Rockholds · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
303 students · 9.5 km away
Pleasant View Elementary School
Williamsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
229 students · 12 km away
Oak Grove Elementary School
Corbin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
669 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Logan County High School
Russellville · Public high · Grades 9–12
918 students
Allen County-Scottsville High School
Scottsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
906 students
Rowan County Senior High School
Morehead · Public high · Grades 9–12
904 students
Wayne County High School
Monticello · Public high · Grades 9–12
895 students
Harlan County High School
Baxter · Public high · Grades 9–12
945 students
North Oldham High School
Goshen · Public high · Grades 9–12
948 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whitley County High School a good school?
Whitley County High School has a Success Index (US) of 39.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #112 of 214 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Whitley County High School rank in Kentucky?
Whitley County High School ranks #112 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #11080 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whitley County High School?
Whitley County High School had 919 students in 2025.
Is Whitley County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Whitley County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Whitley County High School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Whitley County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.