There were 257 seventh grade students enrolled in Letcher County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 14.7% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Whitesburg Middle School welcomed most of the seventh grade students in the county, registering 85 students.
Within Letcher County schools, enrollment was highest in seventh grade and lowest in preschool.
Statewide, Letcher County ranked 62nd in total enrollment. It held the same ranking the previous year.
Kentucky schools face funding gaps as state support is 24% below 2008 levels after accounting for inflation. According to a report from KY Policy, the average teacher salaries are 19.8% lower than in 2008, when adjusted for inflation, while transportation funding covers just 82% of the required amount. The gap between wealthy and poor districts has widened to $4,247 per student, and several districts report deficits, including $16 million in Fayette County and $3.9 million in Newport.
| School | # of 7th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesburg Middle School | 85 | 42.1% | 202 |
| Fleming Neon Middle School | 52 | 36.6% | 142 |
| Cowan Elementary School | 40 | 14.8% | 270 |
| Jenkins Independent School | 35 | 7.2% | 483 |
| Letcher Elementary & Middle School | 32 | 9.3% | 344 |
| Arlie Boggs Elementary School | 11 | 9.2% | 120 |
| Letcher County Alternative Education Center | 2 | 7.4% | 27 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Kentucky Department of Education. The source data can be found here.