For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,439 students in Hazard, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Hazard, KY are Cordia School, Hazard High School and Perry County Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazard, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hazard have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hazard, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cordia 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
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Hazard High 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
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Perry County Alternative School
Alternative 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: #44.
West Perry Elementary 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
| 704 students
Rank: #55.
Hazard Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 School Street
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4421
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4421
Grades: 5-8
| 292 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #77.
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Broadway
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4721
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4721
Grades: PK-4
| 417 students
Rank: #88.
East Perry County Elementary 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
| 671 students
Rank: #99.
Perry County Central High 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
| 878 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hazard Community College Tech Campus
Vocational School
101 Vo-tech Drive
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 435-5101
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 435-5101
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Hazard Regional Tech Center
Vocational School
101 Vo-tech Drive
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 435-6101
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 435-6101
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Hazard, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hazard, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Hazard, KY include Cordia School, Hazard High School and Perry County Alternative School.
How many public schools are located in Hazard, KY?
11 public schools are located in Hazard, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazard, KY?
Hazard, KY public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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