Whitesburg Middle School

Whitesburg Middle School is a public middle school in Whitesburg, KY, serving grades 6–8, rated B+, with 191 students and a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 51% in Reading, 47% in Math and 38% in Social Studies.

B+TopHap school rating

Rating: B+
Grades: 6–8
Enrollment: 191
Students per teacher: 17.2:1
Level: Middle
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading51%

Math47%

Social Studies38%

Editing and Mechanics34%

Science26%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

White99%

Hispanic1%

Two or more races1%

Male / female: 51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch: 65%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -5.9%
Prior-year enrollment: 203

Homes assigned to this school

2,208 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Whitesburg Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 366 Parks St, Whitesburg, KY 41858
Phone: (606) 633-2761
Setting: Rural - Remote
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 210336000904

School district

Letcher County School District

District rating: B-
Schools: 9
Students: 2,429
Spending per student: $16,348
Teachers (FTE): 168
Grades: PK–12

See every school in Letcher County School District

Other schools in this district

Primary · 5

Middle · 1

Fleming Neon Middle SchoolGrades 6–8 · 131 studentsB+

High · 2

Common questions

About Whitesburg Middle School

How is Whitesburg Middle School rated?

Whitesburg Middle School holds a B+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Letcher County School District is rated B- overall.

How do students at Whitesburg Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Whitesburg Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 51% in Reading, 47% in Math, 38% in Social Studies, 34% in Editing and Mechanics and 26% in Science.

What grades does Whitesburg Middle School serve?

Whitesburg Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Whitesburg Middle School?

191 students attend Whitesburg Middle School, down from 203 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

Which homes are assigned to Whitesburg Middle School?

TopHap matches 2,208 residential properties to Whitesburg Middle School in and around Whitesburg. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Whitesburg Middle School in?

Whitesburg Middle School is part of Letcher County School District, which reports 9 schools, 2,429 students and $16,348 of spending per student.