For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 561 students in Whitley City, KY (there are , serving 24 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Whitley City, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Whitley City, KY is Whitley City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitley City, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Whitley City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Whitley City, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitley City Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2819 N Hwy 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Whitley City, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2819 North Hwy 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 354-3590
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 354-3590
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Whitley City, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Whitley City, KY include Whitley City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Whitley City?
1 public schools are located in Whitley City.
What percentage of students in Whitley City go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Whitley City are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Whitley City?
Whitley City public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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