Letcher Elementary & Middle School vs Whitesburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Letcher Elementary & Middle School
Blackey · Public elementary · Grades K–8
322 students
Whitesburg Middle School
Whitesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
191 students
| Measure | Letcher Elementary & Middle School Blackey, Kentucky | Whitesburg Middle School Whitesburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #594 of 707 | #44 of 217 |
| National rank | #34195 of 50,301 | #4367 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 322 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 73% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | Blackey | Whitesburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitesburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 36.7).
- •Whitesburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 76.1%).
- •Letcher Elementary & Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.4).
- •Letcher Elementary & Middle School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 191.
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 Elementary & Middle School better than Whitesburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitesburg Middle School ranks higher (65.1 vs 36.7 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 Elementary & Middle School and Whitesburg Middle School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Blackey and Whitesburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Letcher Elementary & Middle School: 322. Whitesburg Middle School: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Letcher Elementary & Middle School and Whitesburg Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Letcher Elementary & Middle School is 594th of 707 and Whitesburg Middle School is 44th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).