Whitley County Middle School

Whitley County
351 Blvd of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
547 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Whitley County Middle School, located at 351 Blvd of Champions in Williamsburg, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Whitley County School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. By providing a diverse curriculum and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, the institution aims to meet the unique developmental needs of middle-grade students while preparing them for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Whitley County Middle School places a strong focus on cultivating school spirit and character development. The "Blvd of Champions" address reflects the school's commitment to excellence, often evidenced by its participation in regional athletics, academic teams, and various student-led organizations. With a supportive faculty and staff, the school works to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to discover their individual talents and build the foundational skills necessary for future success in both their academic and personal lives.
547
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    521 (95.2%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.0%)
  • Black
    2 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Whitley County
Phone: (606)549-7050
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 402
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 7 272
Grade 8 275
Gender Ratio