Letcher County Central High School vs West Whitesburg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Letcher County Central High School
Whitesburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
692 students
West Whitesburg Elementary School
Whitesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
| Measure | Letcher County Central High School Whitesburg, Kentucky | West Whitesburg Elementary School Whitesburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 214 | #217 of 707 |
| National rank | #11817 of 16,910 | #17829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 692 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Whitesburg | Whitesburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Whitesburg Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 36.6).
- •West Whitesburg Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •West Whitesburg Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Letcher County Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 68.2%).
- •West Whitesburg Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •Letcher County Central High School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 462.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Letcher County Central High School better than West Whitesburg Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Whitesburg Elementary School ranks higher (60.6 vs 36.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Letcher County Central High School and West Whitesburg Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Whitesburg and Whitesburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Letcher County Central High School: 692. West Whitesburg Elementary School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Letcher County Central High School and West Whitesburg Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Letcher County Central High School is 131st of 214 and West Whitesburg Elementary School is 217th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).