McCreary County

The schools in McCreary County, Kentucky serve students from elementary through high school, with 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school in the district. The data reveals a mix of performance, with some standout schools showing consistent improvement and others facing challenges, particularly at the middle and high school levels.

Pine Knot Intermediate and Whitley City Elementary have seen significant improvements in their statewide rankings, with Pine Knot Intermediate moving from 297th to 144th out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and Whitley City Elementary moving from 513th to 245th. These schools have also demonstrated above-average test scores in mathematics and reading.

In contrast, the middle and high school, McCreary County Middle School and McCreary Central High School, face challenges, with test scores in mathematics and reading generally below the state averages. The high school's ACT scores in English, Mathematics, and Reading are also significantly below the state averages. However, the high school maintains a strong 93.6% four-year graduation rate. Across all schools, the district faces high poverty rates, with 77.66% to 85.45% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.