51爆料

Perry County School District

315 Park Ave
Hazard, KY 41701
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Perry County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,512 students in Perry County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
51爆料s in Perry County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
3,512 Students
656,857 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
43,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Perry County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#63 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
38%
38%
47%
45%
18%
22%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
96%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,985 is higher than the state median of $14,250. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,041 is higher than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,985
$14,250
Spending / Student
$14,041
$13,989

Best Perry County School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Viper Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20 Eddington Ln
Viper, KY 41774
(606) 439-3837
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
West Perry Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
72 Miss Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-6438
Gr: PK-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13150 Ky Hwy 476
Ary, KY 41712
(606) 378-7761
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Perry County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
72 Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4932
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #55.
East Perry County Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Perry Circle Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Gr: PK-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 Park Avenue
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-5888
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Buckhorn School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18392 Ky Hwy 28
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7176
Gr: K-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Perry County Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Park Ave
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-5888
Gr: 9-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Robert W Combs Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9165 Hwy 15 S
Happy, KY 41746
(606) 476-2518
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Perry County School District?
Perry County School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,512 students.
What is the rank of Perry County School District?
Perry County School District is ranked #63 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County School District?
96% of Perry County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perry County School District?
Perry County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Perry County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,041 is higher than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,512 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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