Elementary Schools in McCreary County

The two elementary schools located in McCreary County, Kentucky, Pine Knot Intermediate and Whitley City Elementary School, are generally performing well compared to the overall county and state averages. Both schools have seen improvements in their statewide rankings and ratings over the past few years, with Pine Knot Intermediate standing out for its particularly strong performance in 4th grade mathematics and reading.

Academically, both schools excel in various subject areas, often outperforming the McCreary County and Kentucky state averages. Pine Knot Intermediate has seen its statewide ranking improve from 297th out of 684 Kentucky elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 144th out of 685 in 2023-2024, while Whitley City Elementary School's ranking has fluctuated but remains in the top half of the state. Both schools also have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the socioeconomic challenges they are addressing.

Overall, the data suggests that these two elementary schools are providing a solid education to their students, with Pine Knot Intermediate standing out as a particularly strong performer. While there are a few areas for potential improvement, such as 5th grade social studies and editing/mechanics at Pine Knot Intermediate and 5th grade mathematics and editing/mechanics at Whitley City Elementary School, the schools are generally meeting the academic needs of their communities and serving as important educational resources in McCreary County.