For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,291 students in Letcher County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Letcher County, KY are Whitesburg Middle School, Fleming Neon Middle School and Cowan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Letcher County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Letcher County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Letcher County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitesburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
366 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2761
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2761
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Fleming Neon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Second Street
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-9042
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-9042
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cowan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Hwy 931 S
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Grades: PK-8
| 254 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
West Whitesburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #55.
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Kona Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Arlie Boggs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1099 Hwy 806
Eolia, KY 40826
(606) 633-4654
Eolia, KY 40826
(606) 633-4654
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
Rank: #77.
Jenkins Independent School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9409 Highway 805
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184
Grades: PK-12
| 475 students
Rank: #88.
Letcher Elementary & Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Lhs Drive
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524
Grades: K-8
| 374 students
Letcher County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6868 Hwy 7 North
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Grades: K-8
| 225 students
344 Coal Ave
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-7597
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-7597
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
11497 Hwy 805
Burdine, KY 41517
(606) 832-2711
Burdine, KY 41517
(606) 832-2711
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
16040 Hwy 160
Linefork, KY 41833
(606) 589-2745
Linefork, KY 41833
(606) 589-2745
Grades: PK-8
| 85 students
160 Letcher High School Dr
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
160 Lhs Dr
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-0707
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-0707
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
162 Lhs Dr
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-7812
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-7812
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Letcher County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Letcher County, KY include Whitesburg Middle School, Fleming Neon Middle School and Cowan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Letcher County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Letcher County.
What is the racial composition of students in Letcher County?
Letcher County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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