Top Hyden Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public schools in Hyden, KY, serving 1,034 students. Hyden has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
- Hyden, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Hyden have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Hyden, KY are Mountain View Elementary School, Leslie County High School and Leslie County Area Technology Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 23% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Kentucky public school average of 16:1.
Top Hyden, KY Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Mountain View Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 65%Rank:8/Top 30%170 Bear Trail10
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Grades: PK-8 | 547 students
- Leslie County High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%25 Eagle Lane10
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Grades: 9-12 | 487 students
- Leslie County Area Technology Center Vocational School175 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2859
Grades: n/a | n/a student
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