For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 4,451 students in Whitley County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Whitley County, KY are Corbin High School, Whitley County High School and Williamsburg City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitley County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Whitley County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Whitley County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Williamsburg City School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Whitley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corbin High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Snyder Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-3902
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-3902
Gr: 9-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Whitley County High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7025
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7025
Gr: 9-12 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Williamsburg City School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Gr: PK-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Corbin School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 S. Kentucky Avenue
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 215-2186
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 215-2186
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Lynn Camp Schools
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5429
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5429
Gr: PK-12 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Corbin Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 South Main Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4080
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4080
Gr: 4-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Colonel Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Whitley County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Boulevard Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Corbin Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1909 South Snyder Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5338
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5338
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
108 Roy Kidd Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1303
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1303
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
100 N Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 645-2851
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 645-2851
Gr: 6-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Kentucky Academy
Vocational School
108 Roy Kidd Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 689-6301
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 689-6301
Gr: 9-12
Whitley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
710 W 8th St
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4367
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4367
Gr: K-3 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Corbin East School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
529 Master St
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3637
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3637
Gr: 5-12 | 41 students
710 W. 8th St.
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4367
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4367
Gr: 3-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
404 W. 17th Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1651
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1651
Gr: 5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Corbin Teen Parent Program Alternative High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
529 Master St
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3637
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3637
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
5870 Hwy 904e
Nevisdale, KY 40754
(606) 549-7095
Nevisdale, KY 40754
(606) 549-7095
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
13781 Hwy 92e
Siler, KY 40763
(606) 549-7097
Siler, KY 40763
(606) 549-7097
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Quest Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
529 Master St
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3637
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3637
Gr: 5-9 | 12 students
404 W 17th St
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1651
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1651
Gr: 1-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
366 North Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-1814
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-1814
Gr: PK-6
Williamsburg Center Of Progressive Ed (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Main St
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 539-9230
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 539-9230
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Whitley County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Whitley County, KY include Corbin High School, Whitley County High School and Williamsburg City School.
How many public high schools are located in Whitley County?
12 public high schools are located in Whitley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitley County?
Whitley County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Whitley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Whitley County include: Corbin High School vs. Whitley County High School, Whitley County High School vs. Corbin High School, Williamsburg City School vs. Whitley County High School
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