Corbin, Kentucky - Highly Ranked Education

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HIGHLY RANKED EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Consistently ranked among the top 10% in the state academically

A well educated, highly skilled workforce is the foundation behind any successful business, and Corbin is committed to quality education at all grade levels. The Corbin Independent School District, incorporated in 1902, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Serving approximately 2,000 students, the school district is known for being part of a community of pride and tradition. Our schools have been consistently ranked among the top 10% in the state academically. In fact, Corbin High School has been recently selected from the Kentucky Alliance of High Schools as the only “Model High School” in Kentucky, the first model school ever in Kentucky and one of only 25 selected NATIONWIDE this year.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Located within 100 miles of Corbin are more than a dozen Universities and Colleges, including the University of Kentucky, University of Tennessee, University of the Cumberlands, Eastern Kentucky University and Eastern Kentucky University's Corbin campus. Additionally, there are more than 20 Technical schools within 60 miles of Corbin. Outstanding educational facilities is a one of the key advantages Southeastern Kentucky offers all types of companies, allowing you to hire productive employees who are well educated and highly skilled at all levels.

Colleges & Universities Within 100 Miles of Corbin

Institution	Location	Distance	Enrollment (Fall 2005)
Union College	Barbourville	13 Miles	1,224
University of the Cumberlands (formerly Cumberland College)	Williamsburg	14 Miles	1,843
Eastern Kentucky University, Corbin (View Photos)	Corbin		1,600*
Eastern Kentucky University	Richmond	56 Miles	16,219
University of Kentucky	Lexington	90 Miles	26,682
University of Tennessee	Knoxville, TN	87 Miles	26,100*
Somerset Community College	Somerset	30 Miles	6,079**
Lincoln Memorial University	Harrogate, TN	46 Miles	2,450*
Berea College	Berea	45 Miles	1,595
Hazard Community College	Hazard	55 Miles	2,500^,*
Georgetown College	Georgetown	100 Miles	1,660
* Estimated Enrollment Figure ** Denotes enrollment for entire institution, including branch campuses


University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg	Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond

See the New Eastern Kentucky University Corbin Campus, Open July '04 Click Here

Kentucky Technical Schools Within 60 Miles of Corbin

Institution	Location	Distance	Enrollment (Fall 2004)
Corbin ATC	Corbin		306
Knox Co. ATC	Barbourville	13 Miles	499
Bell Co. ATC	Pineville	26 Miles	554
Clay County ATC	Manchester	24 Miles	169
Rockcastle Co. ATC	Mount Vernon	32 Miles	431
Jackson County ATC	McKee	35 Miles	297
Wayne Co. ATC	Monticello	42 Miles	529
Leslie Co. ATC	Hyden	43 Miles	423
Lee Co. ATC	Beattyville	50 Miles	316
Lincoln Co. ATC	Stanford	51 Miles	310
Casey Co. ATC	Liberty	52 Miles	319
Garrard Co. ATC	Lancaster	54 Miles	308
Lake Cumberland ATC	Russell Springs	54 Miles	471
Madison Co. ATC	Richmond	56 Miles	878
Clinton Co. ATC	Albany	59 Miles	413
Breathitt Co. ATC	Jackson	59 Miles	391

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