Summary:
The Whitley County school district in Kentucky consists of 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The district serves a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standout institutions that are among the top-ranked in the state.
The top-performing schools in the district are Whitley Central Intermediate School, which ranked 64th out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools, and Whitley County East Elementary School, which ranked 19th. Both schools received 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and had exceptional test scores, with 66-82% of students proficient or better in reading and 55-75% proficient in math. The district's top-performing high school, Whitley County High School, ranked 34th out of 290 Kentucky high schools and maintained a 4-star rating, with a 95.1% four-year graduation rate and strong ACT/KSA test scores.
However, the data also reveals stark contrasts in school performance within the district, with some lower-performing schools, particularly the alternative and virtual schools. This suggests potential inequities in educational opportunities. Additionally, the schools with the highest rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tended to have lower test scores and rankings, highlighting the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students. Despite these challenges, the district's smaller elementary schools, such as Whitley County East Elementary and Pleasant View Elementary, generally outperformed the larger schools, suggesting the benefits of smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
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