High Schools in Letcher County

Letcher County, Kentucky is home to a single high school, Letcher County Central High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, ranking as high as 55th out of 254 Kentucky high schools in the 2024-2025 school year and as low as 90th in 2022-2023, with a 4-star and 3-star rating respectively from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Letcher County Central High School stands out, with test scores in various subjects generally exceeding the Letcher County and Kentucky state averages. The school boasts a strong 93.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.1% dropout rate. However, the school faces challenges with a high 25.0% chronic absenteeism rate, which may be an area for improvement.

Despite serving a student population with a high level of economic disadvantage, with 66.29% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Letcher County Central High School spends a relatively high $23,076 per student and maintains a manageable 14.3 student-teacher ratio. These factors likely contribute to the school's overall academic performance, though further analysis would be needed to fully understand the drivers of its success and areas for growth.