Middle Schools in Letcher County

Letcher County, Kentucky is home to two middle schools: Fleming Neon Middle School and Whitesburg Middle School. Both schools have maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years, indicating consistent performance. However, the schools have different areas of strength, with Fleming Neon Middle School excelling in mathematics and writing, while Whitesburg Middle School stands out in 8th-grade mathematics.

Academically, both schools outperform the Letcher County and Kentucky averages in several subjects. Fleming Neon Middle School has particularly strong 6th and 7th-grade reading scores, while Whitesburg Middle School shines in 8th-grade writing. However, both schools could focus on improving their science performance, which lags behind the state average.

Demographic and financial factors also play a role in the schools' performance. Both schools serve a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating they serve economically disadvantaged communities. Additionally, Fleming Neon Middle School has a higher spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to Whitesburg Middle School, which may contribute to their slightly stronger academic results.