Best Letcher County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,192 students in Letcher County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Letcher County, KY are Letcher County Central High School and Jenkins Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Letcher County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Letcher County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Letcher County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Letcher County Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Letcher County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Letcher County Central High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
435 Cougar Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2339
Gr: 9-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Jenkins Independent School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9409 Highway 805
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Letcher County Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
185 Circle Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5559
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Letcher County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
515 Cougar Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5053
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Letcher County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Letcher County, KY include Letcher County Central High School and Jenkins Independent School.
How many public high schools are located in Letcher County?
4 public high schools are located in Letcher County.
What is the racial composition of students in Letcher County?
Letcher County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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