| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letcher County School District | Eolia | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 2,596 | 9 | PK–12 | 21 |
| Jenkins Independent School District | Burdine | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 475 | 1 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Letcher County compares
Together they enroll 3,071 students across 10 schools. The largest is Letcher County School District with 2,596 students. Districts here average 3.0/10, below the Kentucky average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Letcher County, Kentucky
Letcher County has 2 public school districts covering 24 zip codes. The top-rated district in Letcher County is Letcher County School District (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Kentucky. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Letcher County, KY?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Letcher County, KY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Letcher County, KY?
Of the districts serving Letcher County, Letcher County School District has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 35th percentile among Kentucky school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kentucky reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kentucky and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kentucky only, never across state lines.