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Leslie County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,649 students in Leslie County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Leslie County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
1,649 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Leslie County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
22%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%
% Black
n/a
11%
% White
99%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,266 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,657 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,266
$14,242
Spending / Student
$13,657
$13,981
Best Leslie County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W B Muncy Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Pirate Dr
Wooton, KY 41776
(606) 279-4155
Wooton, KY 41776
(606) 279-4155
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Hayes Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10130 Cutshin Rd
Yeaddiss, KY 41777
(606) 279-4121
Yeaddiss, KY 41777
(606) 279-4121
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Stinnett Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12975 Hwy 421
Hoskinston, KY 40844
(606) 374-3641
Hoskinston, KY 40844
(606) 374-3641
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 Bear Trail
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leslie County School District?
Leslie County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,649 students.
What is the rank of Leslie County School District?
Leslie County School District is ranked #40 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (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 Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leslie County School District?
Leslie County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Leslie County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,657 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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