Corbin: Schools & Education
16 public schools serve Corbin. Corbin High School is the largest at 829 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 5,290 students.
- ~515 residents per school (vs Kentucky ~201).
K-12 Schools
16 K-12 schools serving the area — about 515 residents per school. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (16)
| School Districts · Districts | Corbin Independent, Kentucky Tech System, Knox County, Laurel County, Whitley County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 16 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 5,290 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 333 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 3,641 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 68.8% |
| Schools Count | 16 |
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 | 12.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Union College |
| Nearest College · City | Barbourville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (606) 546-4151 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 12.2 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.
Facilities (9)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Corbin Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 215 Roy Kidd Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (606) 528-6366 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 40701 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2132 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 7 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 25.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12