Top Rankings
Hazard Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,016 students in Hazard Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Hazard Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
1,016 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hazard Independent 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.3%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
10%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
89%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,772 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,990 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,772
$17,532
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,990
$17,223
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hazard Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazard High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
157 Bulldog Ln
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-1318
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-1318
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hazard Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 School Street
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4421
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4421
Gr: 5-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: Inquire with school
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
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hazard Independent School District?
Hazard Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,016 students.
What is the rank of Hazard Independent School District?
Hazard Independent School District is ranked #59 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hazard Independent School District?
89% of Hazard Independent School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hazard Independent School District?
Hazard Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Hazard Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,990 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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