Leslie County School District
Top Rankings
Leslie County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,722 students in Leslie County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Leslie County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
1,722 Students
658,809 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
42,518 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Leslie County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.43
# American Indian Students
1 Student
856 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
51,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
10 Students
69,971 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,701 Students
492,417 Students
% White Students
99%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
30,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
101
20,258
# Students in K Grade:
115
45,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
49,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
116
48,196
# Students in 3rd Grade:
122
43,885
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
47,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
150
48,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
50,636
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
51,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
127
52,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
132
53,890
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
52,232
# Students in 11th Grade:
113
48,687
# Students in 12th Grade:
120
45,632
# Ungraded Students:
-
655
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,764 is higher than the state median of $12,277. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,697 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$28 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,764
$12,277
Spending / Student
$12,697
$13,046
Best Leslie County School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W B Muncy Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
140 Pirate Dr
Wooton, KY 41776
(606) 279-4155
Wooton, KY 41776
(606) 279-4155
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Stinnett Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12975 Hwy 421
Hoskinston, KY 40844
(606) 374-3641
Hoskinston, KY 40844
(606) 374-3641
Grades: PK-8
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 Bear Trail
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Leslie County High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Hayes Lewis Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10130 Cutshin Rd
Yeaddiss, KY 41777
(606) 279-4121
Yeaddiss, KY 41777
(606) 279-4121
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leslie County School District?
Leslie County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,722 students.
What is the rank of Leslie County School District?
Leslie County School District is ranked #27 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leslie County School District?
99% of Leslie County School District students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leslie County School District?
Leslie County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 16:1.
What is Leslie County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,697 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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