Whitesburg Middle School

Letcher County
366 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
165 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Whitesburg Middle School, located at 366 Park Street in Whitesburg, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for students in Letcher County. As part of the Letcher County Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students during their critical middle school years. The school strives to create a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by balancing rigorous core academics with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Appalachian region, reflecting the values and community spirit of the Whitesburg area. Beyond the standard curriculum, Whitesburg Middle School typically emphasizes community involvement and extracurricular engagement, aiming to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students discover their unique talents. By focusing on both local traditions and modern educational standards, the school serves as a cornerstone for the community’s youth, emphasizing the importance of education in a tight-knit mountain town.
165
Total Students
11.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    161 (97.6 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Letcher County
Phone: (606)633-2761
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 119
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 47
Grade 7 63
Grade 8 55
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Fleming Neon Middle School
Letcher County
167 Students
50 Second Street
Neon, KY 41840 (8.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th