North Corbin: Schools & Education
North Corbin is served by 20 public schools. Corbin High School is the largest at 829 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 8,641 students.
- ~71 residents per school (vs Kentucky ~201).
K-12 Schools
31 K-12 schools serving the area — about 71 residents per school. 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (31)
| School Districts · Districts | Knox County, Kentucky Tech System, Whitley County, Knox County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 4 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2100240, 2100289, 2101320, 2103150 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 5,462 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 351 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 3,594 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 65.8% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Union College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Union College |
| Nearest College · City | Barbourville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (606) 546-4151 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.1 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 9 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (606) 546-5339 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 206 KNOX STREET, BARBOURVILLE KY 40906 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.4 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 12.5% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12