For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,665 students in Perry County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Perry County, KY are Cordia School, Hazard High 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 35% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Perry County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perry County Central High School, with 93% 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Perry County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cordia School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6050 Lotts Creek Road
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Grades: PK-12
| 183 students
Rank: #22.
Hazard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
157 Bulldog Ln
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-1318
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-1318
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
641 Hwy 80 W
Combs, KY 41729
(606) 436-4932
Combs, KY 41729
(606) 436-4932
Grades: K-8
| 304 students
47 Big Creek Rd
Avawam, KY 41713
(606) 436-5632
Avawam, KY 41713
(606) 436-5632
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
Buckhorn Childrens Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
116 Buckhorn Lane
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7000
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7000
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
18392 Ky Hwy 28
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-6265
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-6265
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
250 Chavies School Rd
Chavies, KY 41727
(606) 436-5101
Chavies, KY 41727
(606) 436-5101
Grades: K-8
| 303 students
6050 Lotts Creek Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
6060 Lotts Creek Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
41 Runway Ave
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Grades: PK-6
| 539 students
3134 16 Mile Creek Rd
Dice, KY 41736
(606) 436-3055
Dice, KY 41736
(606) 436-3055
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
625 Big Willard Road
Busy, KY 41723
(606) 436-6807
Busy, KY 41723
(606) 436-6807
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
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 Cordia School, Hazard High 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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