Top Rankings
Leslie County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,658 students in Leslie County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Leslie County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
1,658 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Leslie County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
6 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
1,635 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
99%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
114
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
101
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
117
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
118
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
136
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
132
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
117
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
135
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
4
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,183 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,583 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,183
$14,203
Spending / Student
$13,583
$13,943
Best Leslie County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W B Muncy Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Leslie County High School
Magnet 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
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Hayes Lewis Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 124 students
Rank: #44.
Stinnett Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 506 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leslie County School District?
Leslie County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,658 students.
What is the rank of Leslie County School District?
Leslie County School District is ranked #44 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leslie County School District?
99% of Leslie County School District students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leslie County School District?
Leslie County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Leslie County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,583 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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