For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,593 students in Perry County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Perry County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), 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 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
3,593 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
22%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
31 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
3,446 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
96%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
163
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
285
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
293
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
264
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
219
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
265
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
255
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
263
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
262
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
308
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
295
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
259
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
248
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
210
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
4
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,625 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,725 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,625
$14,203
Spending / Student
$13,725
$13,943
Best Perry County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Viper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Eddington Ln
Viper, KY 41774
(606) 439-3837
Viper, KY 41774
(606) 439-3837
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Perry County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4932
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4932
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Rank: #33.
West Perry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Miss Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-6438
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-6438
Grades: PK-8
| 755 students
Rank: #44.
Robinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13150 Ky Hwy 476
Ary, KY 41712
(606) 378-7761
Ary, KY 41712
(606) 378-7761
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
Rank: #55.
Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #66.
East Perry County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Perry Circle Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Grades: PK-8
| 652 students
Rank: #77.
Perry County Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Park Ave
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-5888
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-5888
Grades: 9-12
| 877 students
Rank: #88.
Leatherwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7777 Hwy 699
Cornettsville, KY 41731
(606) 675-4431
Cornettsville, KY 41731
(606) 675-4431
Grades: K-8
| 102 students
Rank: #99.
Buckhorn School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18392 Ky Hwy 28
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7176
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7176
Grades: K-12
| 310 students
Rank: #1010.
Robert W Combs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9165 Hwy 15 S
Happy, KY 41746
(606) 476-2518
Happy, KY 41746
(606) 476-2518
Grades: PK-8
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perry County School District?
Perry County School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,593 students.
What is the rank of Perry County School District?
Perry County School District is ranked #83 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
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 $13,725 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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