For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,642 students in Perry County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Perry County, KY are Hazard High School, Cordia School and Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Perry County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hazard High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazard High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
157 Bulldog Ln
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-1318
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-1318
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Cordia School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6050 Lotts Creek Road
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Park Avenue
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-5888
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-5888
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Buckhorn School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18392 Ky Hwy 28
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7176
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7176
Gr: K-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Perry County Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Park Ave
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-5888
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-5888
Gr: 9-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Perry County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
641 Hwy 80 W
Combs, KY 41729
(606) 436-4932
Combs, KY 41729
(606) 436-4932
Gr: K-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
47 Big Creek Rd
Avawam, KY 41713
(606) 436-5632
Avawam, KY 41713
(606) 436-5632
Gr: K-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Buckhorn Childrens Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
116 Buckhorn Lane
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7000
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7000
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
250 Chavies School Rd
Chavies, KY 41727
(606) 436-5101
Chavies, KY 41727
(606) 436-5101
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
6050 Lotts Creek Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
6060 Lotts Creek Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
41 Runway Ave
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Gr: PK-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
7777 Hwy 699
Cornettsville, KY 41731
(606) 675-4431
Cornettsville, KY 41731
(606) 675-4431
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
3134 16 Mile Creek Rd
Dice, KY 41736
(606) 436-3055
Dice, KY 41736
(606) 436-3055
Gr: K-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
625 Big Willard Road
Busy, KY 41723
(606) 436-6807
Busy, KY 41723
(606) 436-6807
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Perry County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Perry County, KY include Hazard High School, Cordia School and Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Perry County?
5 public high schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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