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Best Letcher County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,192 students in Letcher County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Letcher County, KY are Letcher County Central High School and Jenkins Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Letcher County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Letcher County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Letcher County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Letcher County Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Letcher County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Letcher County Central High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
435 Cougar Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2339
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Jenkins Independent School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9409 Highway 805
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184
Gr: PK-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Letcher County Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
185 Circle Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5559
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Letcher County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
515 Cougar Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5053
Gr: 8-12
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Letcher County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6868 Hwy 7 North
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
344 Coal Ave
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-7597
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 1%
11497 Hwy 805
Burdine, KY 41517
(606) 832-2711
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
16040 Hwy 160
Linefork, KY 41833
(606) 589-2745
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
160 Letcher High School Dr
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
160 Lhs Dr
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-0707
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students
162 Lhs Dr
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-7812
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Letcher County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Letcher County, KY include Letcher County Central High School and Jenkins Independent School.
How many public high schools are located in Letcher County?
4 public high schools are located in Letcher County.
What is the racial composition of students in Letcher County?
Letcher County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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