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Best Hazard Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,794 students in Hazard, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hazard, KY are West Perry Elementary School, Perry County Alternative School and Cordia School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazard, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Hazard have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Hazard, KY (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Perry Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
72 Miss Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-6438
Gr: PK-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Perry County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
72 Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4932
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #33.
Cordia School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6050 Lotts Creek Road
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Hazard Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
325 School Street
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4421
Gr: 5-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
East Perry County Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Perry Circle Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Gr: PK-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hazard, Kentucky

Hazard, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cordia Elementary School (Closed 2009)
6050 Lotts Creek Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Cordia High School (Closed 2009)
6060 Lotts Creek Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Dennis C Wooton Elementary School (Closed 2014)
41 Runway Ave
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Gr: PK-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hazard, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hazard, KY include West Perry Elementary School, Perry County Alternative School and Cordia School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hazard?
5 public middle schools are located in Hazard.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazard?
Hazard public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hazard are often viewed compared to one another?

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