Top Rankings
Leslie County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,578 students in Leslie County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Leslie County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,578 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Leslie County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,554 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
98%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
102
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
112
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
123
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
129
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
96
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
3
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,953 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,271 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,953
$14,317
Spending / Student
$14,271
$14,055
Best Leslie County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W B Muncy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
140 Pirate Dr
Wooton, KY 41776
(606) 279-4155
Wooton, KY 41776
(606) 279-4155
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Stinnett Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12975 Hwy 421
Hoskinston, KY 40844
(606) 374-3641
Hoskinston, KY 40844
(606) 374-3641
Grades: PK-8
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 Bear Trail
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Leslie County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Hayes Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10130 Cutshin Rd
Yeaddiss, KY 41777
(606) 279-4121
Yeaddiss, KY 41777
(606) 279-4121
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leslie County School District?
Leslie County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,578 students.
What is the rank of Leslie County School District?
Leslie County School District is ranked #27 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leslie County School District?
98% of Leslie County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leslie County School District?
Leslie County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Leslie County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,271 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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