High Schools in Whitley County

Summary:

The Whitley County school district in Kentucky is home to three high schools: Whitley County High School, Colonel Academy, and Whitley County Alternative School. While all three schools report similar graduation rates, the data reveals stark differences in their academic performance and overall quality.

Whitley County High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Kentucky and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students outperform the Whitley County and state averages in most subject areas, including mathematics, reading, science, writing, social studies, and editing/mechanics. In contrast, Colonel Academy and Whitley County Alternative School struggle significantly, with much lower statewide rankings and proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.

The data also reveals that the Whitley County district serves a relatively high-need student population, with all three high schools reporting high free/reduced lunch rates. Whitley County High School spends $14,964 per student, which is higher than the state average, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1. These factors suggest that the district is working to provide additional support and resources to address the needs of its students.

District Detail

300 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769

(606) 549-7000

SchoolDigger Rank:
17^th of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 4,234

Primary Schools: 7
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)	KSA Reading (2025)	KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Whitley County Alternative School	Public, Virtual	7-12	351 Boulevard of Champions	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	Yes	No	(606) 549-7050	52	5	10.4	88.5%	46 (88.5%)	3 (5.8%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)								(n/a)
Whitley County High School	Public	9-12	350 Blvd of Champions	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 549-7025	919	68	13.5	72.7%	883 (96.1%)	5 (0.5%)	15 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.4%)	78.5	36^th of 254 public high schools	85.8%		78.8	34^th of 290 public high schools	88.3%	2	58.0	54.0	30.0	56.0	46.0		55.0	$14,964	$1,967	$921	$2,889	$7,910	$2,281	$10,192
Colonel Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	300 Main Street	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	Yes	No	(606) 549-7000	172	1	172.0	41.3%	170 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0.9	253^rd of 254 public high schools	0.4%		5.3	274^th of 290 public high schools	5.5%	21					7.0	31.0	5.0

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kentucky Technical System	5.07 mi	53
Corbin Independent	5.07 mi	9
Knox County	7.47 mi	14	42^nd
Williamsburg Independent	9 mi	1
Laurel County	9.69 mi	19	9^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.