| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Independent School District | Corbin | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 3,027 | 9 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Whitley County School District | Corbin | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 4,336 | 11 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Williamsburg Independent School District | Williamsburg | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 835 | 1 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Whitley County compares
Together they enroll 8,198 students across 21 schools. The largest is Whitley County School District with 4,336 students. Districts here average 7.3/10, above the Kentucky average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Whitley County, Kentucky
Whitley County has 3 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Whitley County is Corbin Independent School District (10/10). 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 Whitley County, KY?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Whitley 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 Whitley County, KY?
Of the districts serving Whitley County, Corbin Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th 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.