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Corbin High School

Public Grades 9-12
5th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 254 Kentucky High Schools
Better than 98% of Kentucky high schools
Summary

Corbin High School is a public high school located in Corbin, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 813 students. This consistently high-performing school is part of the Corbin Independent school district and has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Kentucky, with a current statewide ranking of 5 out of 254 high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Corbin High School excels academically, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in subjects like Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Writing. The school also boasts an impressive 4-year graduation rate of 93.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.1%, both of which are better than the state and district averages. Notably, Corbin High School ranks 5th out of 239 Kentucky high schools for male students and 8th out of 251 high schools for white students, both with 5-star ratings, indicating the school's ability to effectively support the academic achievement of various student subgroups. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, Corbin High School still manages to outperform the state and district in academic measures, suggesting the school's commitment to providing quality resources and support for all its students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as South Laurel High School, which is part of the Laurel County district, Corbin High School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like Mathematics and Reading. This sustained excellence is a testament to Corbin High School's commitment to providing a high-quality education for its students, and its ability to effectively support the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student population.

820
Students ?
17.0
Student/teacher ratio ?
$21,696
Per pupil spending ?
51.2%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 1901 Snyder Street
       Corbin, KY  40701

(606) 528-3902

District: Corbin Independent


Feeder schools for Corbin High School:

Elementary:    Corbin Elementary School
    Corbin Primary
Middle:    Corbin Middle School
Racial breakdown:

White:
92.8%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2015 → 98th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the Kentucky average (60% vs 39% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 2% of Kentucky high schools
98% graduate in 4 years — above the Kentucky average (94%)
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school60%
District avg56%
Kentucky avg39%
5th of 254
Kentucky public high schools ?
Top 2%▲ up 3 pts since 2015
See the entire ranking list of Kentucky High Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKentucky percentileRating
202594.35 of 25498.0%★★★★★
202493.89 of 29096.9%★★★★★
202382.523 of 27691.7%★★★★★
202268.255 of 27179.7%★★★★☆
202154.185 of 26768.2%★★★☆☆
201979.038 of 28586.7%★★★★☆
201876.945 of 27183.4%★★★★☆
201781.130 of 28789.5%★★★★☆
201689.611 of 28896.2%★★★★★
201587.114 of 29595.3%★★★★★
201483.724 of 29091.7%★★★★★
201378.834 of 29188.3%★★★★☆
201288.913 of 22994.3%★★★★★
201183.713 of 22694.2%★★★★★
201084.616 of 22392.8%★★★★★
200977.024 of 21788.9%★★★★☆
200876.029 of 21786.6%★★★★☆
200784.520 of 21790.8%★★★★★

Disabled

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKentucky percentileRating
202150.658 of 15462.3%★★★☆☆
201948.679 of 16652.4%★★★☆☆
201821.6154 of 1667.2%☆☆☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKentucky percentileRating
202587.716 of 23993.3%★★★★★
202494.37 of 26197.3%★★★★★
202372.741 of 25383.8%★★★★☆
202265.367 of 25273.4%★★★★☆
202159.370 of 23670.3%★★★★☆
201969.752 of 24979.1%★★★★☆
201878.937 of 23484.2%★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKentucky percentileRating
202373.58 of 2365.2%★★★★☆
201951.760 of 10241.2%★★☆☆☆
201866.038 of 11567.0%★★★☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKentucky percentileRating
202477.516 of 12487.1%★★★★☆
202252.354 of 11452.6%★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKentucky percentileRating
202594.36 of 24297.5%★★★★★
202496.93 of 27498.9%★★★★★
202379.822 of 27291.9%★★★★★
202262.871 of 26673.3%★★★★☆
202172.331 of 23486.8%★★★★☆
201978.631 of 25487.8%★★★★☆
201872.842 of 23281.9%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKentucky percentileRating
202596.45 of 23997.9%★★★★★
202489.111 of 26295.8%★★★★★
202385.716 of 25993.8%★★★★★
202268.452 of 25779.8%★★★★☆
202156.169 of 23871.0%★★★★☆
201979.930 of 25188.0%★★★★☆
201869.057 of 23775.9%★★★★☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKentucky percentileRating
202533.156 of 8634.9%★★☆☆☆
202482.89 of 16894.6%★★★★★
202330.0115 of 16229.0%★☆☆☆☆
201974.634 of 22685.0%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankKentucky percentileRating
202591.78 of 25196.8%★★★★★
202490.613 of 27395.2%★★★★★
202376.638 of 26485.6%★★★★☆
202262.968 of 26073.8%★★★★☆
202142.1106 of 20347.8%★★☆☆☆
201969.250 of 21977.2%★★★★☆
201864.558 of 19870.7%★★★★☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Male (2025)98th percentile~ school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile~ school
White (2025)97th percentile~ school
Female (2025)93rd percentile-5 vs school
Hispanic (2024)87th percentile-10 vs school
Gifted and Talented (2023)65th percentile-26 vs school
Disabled (2021)62nd percentile-6 vs school
Special Education (2025)35th percentile-63 vs school
By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?
Writing73%+28 vs state
Reading66%+19 vs state
Social Studies64%+26 vs state
Editing and Mechanics62%+21 vs state
Mathematics59%+18 vs state
Science39%+17 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Corbin High School

In the 2024-25 school year, 820 students attended Corbin High School.

Yes! Corbin High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 254 Kentucky high schools.

Corbin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Corbin Elementary School
Elementary : Corbin Primary
Middle : Corbin Middle School

Students at Corbin High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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