Is Whitley County Middle School a good school?

Whitley County Middle School ranks 48 th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Whitley County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 519 students attended Whitley County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Whitley County Middle School?

Students at Whitley County Middle School are 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Whitley County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Whitley County Middle School usually go on to attend Whitley County High School

Whitley County Middle School

Summary:

Whitley County Middle School is a public middle school located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 563 students. The school is part of the Whitley County School District, which is ranked 17th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whitley County Middle School consistently performs above the state average in various subject areas, with higher percentages of students proficient or better in Mathematics, Reading, and Writing compared to the state averages. The school also excels in supporting specific student groups, ranking highly in the state for Special Education, Low Socioeconomic Status, and Homeless students. Whitley County Middle School has been ranked among the top middle schools in Kentucky, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like McCreary County Middle School and Knox County Middle School.

Overall, Whitley County Middle School stands out as a high-performing middle school in Kentucky, with a strong focus on academic excellence, equity, and supporting the diverse needs of its student population. The school's consistent performance and rankings, as well as its comparatively favorable metrics, make it an exemplary institution within the region, spending around $12,500 to $12,800 per student, which is higher than the state average.

Detail:

Public 7-8

351 Blvd of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769

(606) 549-7050

District: Whitley County

SchoolDigger Rank:
48^th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,921

Students who attend Whitley County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Whitley County High School

Feeder schools for Whitley County Middle School:

Elementary:	Boston Elementary School
	Oak Grove Elementary School
	Pleasant View Elementary School
	Whitley Central Intermediate School
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	Whitley County Central Primary School
	Whitley County East Elementary School
	Whitley County North Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 519

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.3%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Whitley County Middle School ranks better than 85.2% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.36. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.3%), Hispanic (1.3%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitley County Middle School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Whitley County Middle School employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitley County Middle School is $15,921.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitley County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitley County Middle School 48^th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Whitley County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Homeless students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Whitley County:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitley County 17^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Whitley County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	58.89	110^th	284	61.3%
2008	45.91	157^th	287	45.3%
2009	53.84	129^th	289	55.4%
2010	69.86	78^th	299	73.9%
2011	75.51	63^rd	304	79.3%
2012	49.17	165^th	319	48.3%
2013	60.76	108^th	335	67.8%
2014	74.90	47^th	335	86.0%
2015	72.45	59^th	337	82.5%
2016	71.91	62^nd	331	81.3%
2017	78.56	34^th	330	89.7%
2018	82.81	25^th	322	92.2%
2019	80.03	38^th	335	88.7%
2021	60.45	77^th	282	72.7%
2022	68.16	73^rd	320	77.2%
2023	77.33	52^nd	327	84.1%
2024	78.36	48^th	324	85.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Whitley County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	73.20	53^rd	294	82.0%
2023	98.19	3^rd	124	97.6%
2024	96.42	5^th	130	96.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitley County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	93.57	2^nd	285	99.3%
2019	86.72	14^th	303	95.4%
2021	78.86	14^th	224	93.8%
2022	75.18	41^st	310	86.8%
2023	88.02	19^th	309	93.9%
2024	88.17	14^th	311	95.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Whitley County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	95.00	1^st	32	96.9%
2019	77.69	9^th	58	84.5%
2022	75.00	3^rd	22	86.4%
2023	78.78	3^rd	21	85.7%
2024	76.89	7^th	28	75.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Whitley County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	73.13	54^th	290	81.4%
2019	73.75	54^th	299	81.9%
2021	47.79	105^th	233	54.9%
2022	54.61	107^th	299	64.2%
2023	62.27	90^th	295	69.5%
2024	63.37	85^th	300	71.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Whitley County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	99.73	3^rd	219	98.6%
2019	98.48	3^rd	226	98.7%
2021	72.44	1^st	2	50.0%
2022	93.57	5^th	111	95.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Whitley County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	57.40	37^th	63	41.3%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Whitley County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	79.10	1^st	4	75.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Whitley County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	87.11	12^th	293	95.9%
2019	81.27	33^rd	303	89.1%
2021	66.73	49^th	222	77.9%
2022	72.36	58^th	304	80.9%
2023	84.94	22^nd	307	92.8%
2024	86.56	19^th	304	93.8%

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Rank History for White students at Whitley County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	73.37	46^th	253	81.8%
2019	76.75	43^rd	266	83.8%
2021	48.87	90^th	213	57.7%
2022	59.78	101^st	314	67.8%
2023	71.87	63^rd	320	80.3%
2024	73.25	60^th	316	81.0%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Whitley County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	949	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	949
1989	672	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	672
1990	646	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
1991	642	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
1992	708	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	708
1993	809	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	809
1994	777	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	778
1995	723	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	724
1996	723	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	724
1997	708	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	712
1998	691	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	692
1999	671	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	672
2000	680	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	680
2001	660	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	662
2002	708	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	709
2003	708	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	709
2004	721	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	724
2005	752	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	753
2006	746	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	747
2007	708	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	709
2008	717	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	723
2009	691	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	695
2010	652	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	658
2011	620	4	2	1	0	0	1	0	628
2012	610	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	613
2013	619	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	622
2014	644	0	2	4	0	0	1	0	651
2015	574	0	1	6	0	0	2	0	583
2016	557	3	1	4	0	0	7	0	572
2017	569	3	1	4	0	0	6	0	583
2018	549	0	4	6	0	0	4	0	563
2019	548	0	2	11	0	0	3	0	564
2020	561	1	1	7	0	0	4	0	574
2021	581	3	1	11	0	0	4	0	600
2022	545	2	1	11	2	0	7	0	568
2023	536	3	2	8	1	0	13	0	563
2024	500	3	1	7	0	1	7	0	519

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whitley County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	949	50.9	18.6	n/a
1989	672	39.8	16.8	n/a
1990	646	39.4	16.3	n/a
1991	642	42.5	15.1	n/a
1992	708	43.6	16.2	n/a
1993	809	47.7	17.0	n/a
1994	778	48.6	16.0	n/a
1995	724	41.9	17.3	n/a
1996	724	41.9	17.3	n/a
1997	712	46.0	15.5	69.6
1998	692	47.8	14.5	72.8
1999	672	45.2	14.9	81.3
2000	680	44.5	15.3	79.4
2001	662	46.3	14.3	82.5
2002	709	43.0	16.5	99.6
2003	709	43.0	16.5	99.6
2004	724	42.0	17.2	n/a
2005	753	43.0	17.5	n/a
2006	747	44.0	17.0	79.1
2007	709	45.0	15.8	78.4
2008	723	45.5	15.9	77.5
2009	695	43.5	16.0	73.9
2010	658	42.0	15.6	83.4
2011	628	44.5	14.1	80.3
2012	613	45.5	13.4	79.6
2013	622	42.0	14.8	81
2014	651	42.0	15.5	78.5
2015	583	43.0	13.5	80.3
2016	572	40.0	14.3	82.2
2017	583	38.5	15.1	78.4
2018	563	36.5	15.4	78.7
2019	564	39.5	14.2	78.4
2020	574	36.0	15.9	76.1
2021	600	37.5	16.0	74.2
2022	568	38.5	14.7	78.9
2023	563	38.0	14.8	79.6
2024	519	36.0	14.4	78.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whitley County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	949	50.9	18.6	n/a
1989	672	39.8	16.8	n/a
1990	646	39.4	16.3	n/a
1991	642	42.5	15.1	n/a
1992	708	43.6	16.2	n/a
1993	809	47.7	17.0	n/a
1994	778	48.6	16.0	n/a
1995	724	41.9	17.3	n/a
1996	724	41.9	17.3	n/a
1997	712	46.0	15.5	69.6
1998	692	47.8	14.5	72.8
1999	672	45.2	14.9	81.3
2000	680	44.5	15.3	79.4
2001	662	46.3	14.3	82.5
2002	709	43.0	16.5	99.6
2003	709	43.0	16.5	99.6
2004	724	42.0	17.2	n/a
2005	753	43.0	17.5	n/a
2006	747	44.0	17.0	79.1
2007	709	45.0	15.8	78.4
2008	723	45.5	15.9	77.5
2009	695	43.5	16.0	73.9
2010	658	42.0	15.6	83.4
2011	628	44.5	14.1	80.3
2012	613	45.5	13.4	79.6
2013	622	42.0	14.8	81
2014	651	42.0	15.5	78.5
2015	583	43.0	13.5	80.3
2016	572	40.0	14.3	82.2
2017	583	38.5	15.1	78.4
2018	563	36.5	15.4	78.7
2019	564	39.5	14.2	78.4
2020	574	36.0	15.9	76.1
2021	600	37.5	16.0	74.2
2022	568	38.5	14.7	78.9
2023	563	38.0	14.8	79.6
2024	519	36.0	14.4	78.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whitley County Middle School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,323 (10.6%)	$154 (1.2%)	$1,477 (11.9%)	$8,623 (69.4%)	$1,301 (10.5%)	$9,924 (79.9%)	$12,428
2019	$1,266 (9.9%)	$363 (2.8%)	$1,629 (12.7%)	$8,822 (69.0%)	$1,454 (11.4%)	$10,273 (80.4%)	$12,780
2020	$941 (7.8%)	$459 (3.8%)	$1,400 (11.6%)	$8,316 (68.6%)	$1,340 (11.1%)	$9,656 (79.7%)	$12,117
2021	$1,142 (8.4%)	$827 (6.1%)	$1,969 (14.5%)	$8,165 (60.0%)	$1,318 (9.7%)	$9,483 (69.7%)	$13,603
2022	$1,798 (11.3%)	$1,214 (7.6%)	$3,012 (18.9%)	$8,340 (52.4%)	$1,513 (9.5%)	$9,853 (61.9%)	$15,921

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitley County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 38^th of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 52^nd of 327 Middle schools	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	564	563	0.2%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	11	8	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	548	536	2.2%
Two or More Races	3	13	333.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.4%	79.6%	1.2%

Schools Near Whitley County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th 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 Middle School	Public	7-8	351 Blvd of Champions	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 549-7050	519	36	14.4	78.2%	500 (96.3%)	3 (0.6%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.3%)	78.4	48^th of 324 public middle schools	85.2%		77.3	52^nd of 327 public middle schools	84.1%	4		55.0	50.0		60.0	52.0	29.0	66.0	48.0	64.0	$15,921	$1,798	$1,214	$3,012	$8,340	$1,513	$9,853
Corbin Middle School	Public	6-8	50 Ed McNeel Drive	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Corbin Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 523-3619	657	40	16.4	55.7%	618 (94.1%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.1%)	92.3	11^th of 324 public middle schools	96.6%		95.3	7^th of 327 public middle schools	97.9%	4	56.0	59.0	61.0	62.0	80.0	70.0	45.0	79.0	69.0	72.0	$14,773	$932	$508	$1,440	$8,311	$1,628	$9,939
Knox County Middle School	Public	6-8	311 N Main St	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 545-5267	530	48	11.0	81.1%	505 (95.3%)	10 (1.9%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	72.9	64^th of 324 public middle schools	80.2%		67.1	79^th of 327 public middle schools	75.8%	15	65.0	45.0	38.0	67.0	67.0	46.0	28.0	72.0	42.0	55.0	$16,030	$2,069	$912	$2,981	$10,557	$2,309	$12,867
McCreary County Middle School	Public	6-8	180 Raider Way	Stearns	42647	McCreary County	McCreary County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 376-5081	606	39	15.5	84.3%	589 (97.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	33.4	223^rd of 324 public middle schools	31.2%		24.3	255^th of 327 public middle schools	22.0%	32	37.0	37.0	35.0	41.0	38.0	43.0		40.0	29.0	37.0	$14,660	$1,739	$857	$2,596	$10,728	$2,508	$13,234

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