For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,649 students in Leslie County, KY (there are , serving 34 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Leslie County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Leslie County, KY are W B Muncy Elementary School, Leslie County High School and Hayes Lewis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leslie County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Leslie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Leslie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W B Muncy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
140 Pirate Dr
Wooton, KY 41776
(606) 279-4155
Wooton, KY 41776
(606) 279-4155
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Leslie County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Hayes Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10130 Cutshin Rd
Yeaddiss, KY 41777
(606) 279-4121
Yeaddiss, KY 41777
(606) 279-4121
Grades: PK-8
| 131 students
Rank: #44.
Stinnett Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12975 Hwy 421
Hoskinston, KY 40844
(606) 374-3641
Hoskinston, KY 40844
(606) 374-3641
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Bear Trail
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leslie County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
175 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2859
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2859
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Leslie County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2761 Hwy 80
Helton, KY 40840
(606) 374-4268
Helton, KY 40840
(606) 374-4268
Grades: PK-6
| 82 students
90 Bull Skin Rd
Bear Branch, KY 41714
(606) 672-2552
Bear Branch, KY 41714
(606) 672-2552
Grades: PK-6
| 76 students
Leslie County Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
108 Maple Street
Hyden, KY 41749
(502) 223-3110
Hyden, KY 41749
(502) 223-3110
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
27 Eagle Ln
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-5580
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-5580
Grades: 7-8
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Leslie County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Leslie County, KY include W B Muncy Elementary School, Leslie County High School and Hayes Lewis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Leslie County?
6 public schools are located in Leslie County.
What percentage of students in Leslie County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Leslie County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leslie County?
Leslie County public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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