For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 488 students in Hyden, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Hyden, KY is Leslie County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hyden, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Hyden have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public high schools.
Hyden, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leslie County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hyden, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leslie County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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
Gr: 8-12
Hyden, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leslie County Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
108 Maple Street
Hyden, KY 41749
(502) 223-3110
Hyden, KY 41749
(502) 223-3110
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
27 Eagle Ln
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-5580
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-5580
Gr: 7-8 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hyden, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Hyden, KY include Leslie County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hyden?
2 public high schools are located in Hyden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hyden?
Hyden public high schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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