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Best Letcher County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,239 students in Letcher County, KY.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Letcher County, KY are Whitesburg Middle School, Cowan Elementary School and Fleming Neon Middle 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 score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and 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), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Letcher County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Whitesburg Middle School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
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366 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2761

Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: #22.

Cowan Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
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3125 Hwy 931 S
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195

Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #33.

Fleming Neon Middle School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
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50 Second Street
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-9042

Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #44.

West Whitesburg Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
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330 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538

Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #55.

Martha Jane Potter Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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55 Kona Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544

Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #66.

Arlie Boggs Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1099 Hwy 806
Eolia, KY 40826
(606) 633-4654

Gr: K-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #77.

Jenkins Independent School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
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9409 Highway 805
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184

Gr: PK-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #88.

Letcher Elementary & Middle School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
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160 Lhs Drive
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524

Gr: K-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

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, Cowan Elementary School and Fleming Neon Middle 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), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).