For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 945 students in 41749, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 41749, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 41749, KY are Leslie County High School and Mountain View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 41749 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 41749, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41749, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leslie County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Bear Trail
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leslie County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
175 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2859
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2859
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
41749, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Leslie County Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
108 Maple Street
Hyden, KY 41749
(502) 223-3110
Hyden, KY 41749
(502) 223-3110
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
27 Eagle Ln
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-5580
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-5580
Grades: 7-8
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 41749, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 41749, KY include Leslie County High School and Mountain View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 41749?
3 public schools are located in 41749.
What percentage of students in 41749 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 41749 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 41749?
41749 public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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