Leslie County School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Leslie County School District, serving 1,798 students. Leslie County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
Public schools in Leslie County School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
The top ranked public schools in Leslie County School District are W B Muncy Elementary School, Hayes Lewis Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School. 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.
Overview
| School District Name | Leslie County School District |
| School District Phone Number | (606) 672-2397 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KY) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 1,534 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,798 Students | 680,978 Students |
| # of Teachers | 107 Teachers | 42,120 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
Leslie County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 173 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #54 out of 173 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 56% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.03 | 0.40 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 839 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 2 Students | 12,135 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 8 Students | 45,801 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | n/a | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 13 Students | 71,831 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 10% |
| # of White Students | 1,771 Students | 523,010 Students |
| % White Students | 99% | 77% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 850 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 4 Students | 26,512 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 128 | 29,493 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 114 | 44,058 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 133 | 50,518 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 150 | 49,479 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 137 | 51,350 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 143 | 52,328 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 135 | 52,669 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 136 | 51,102 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 124 | 50,249 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 111 | 50,293 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 141 | 53,687 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 118 | 50,822 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 118 | 48,739 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 109 | 45,593 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 1 | 598 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,764 is higher than the state median of $11,630. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,052 is less than the state median of $11,598. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (KY) |
| Total Revenue | $21 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $20 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,764 | $11,630 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,052 | $11,598 |
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Leslie County School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- W B Muncy Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 10%140 Pirate Dr10
Wooton, KY 41776
(606) 279-4155
Grades: PK-8 | 250 students
- Hayes Lewis Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30%10130 Cutshin Rd10
Yeaddiss, KY 41777
(606) 279-4121
Grades: PK-8 | 131 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
- Stinnett Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 62%Rank:6/Top 50%12975 Hwy 42110
Hoskinston, KY 40844
(606) 374-3641
Grades: PK-8 | 383 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
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