21 public schools serving approximately 7,423 students, in a county of 36,920 residents.
Left bar is the racial makeup of Whitley County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
How many K-12 schools serve Whitley County?
There are 21 public K-12 schools in Whitley County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 7,423.
How many high schools are in Whitley County?
Whitley County, Kentucky has 7 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 10 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Whitley County?
Whitley County is the largest school district in Whitley County, serving approximately 4,336 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Whitley County?
Whitley County has roughly 36,920 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Whitley County?
Median household income in Whitley County is $44,615, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 21.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Whitley County?
Approximately 20.9% of adults 25 and older in Whitley County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Whitley County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 63.1% of students in Whitley County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Whitley County schools?
Across Whitley County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Whitley County?
Whitley County residents are approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Whitley County is owner-occupied?
Whitley County has about 15,629 housing units, of which roughly 66.8% are owner-occupied.
