For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,161 students in Leslie County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Leslie County, KY are W B Muncy Elementary School, Hayes Lewis Elementary School and Stinnett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leslie County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Leslie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Leslie County (2026-27)
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 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
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 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
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 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
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 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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
Leslie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2761 Hwy 80
Helton, KY 40840
(606) 374-4268
Helton, KY 40840
(606) 374-4268
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students
90 Bull Skin Rd
Bear Branch, KY 41714
(606) 672-2552
Bear Branch, KY 41714
(606) 672-2552
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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 middle schools in Leslie County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Leslie County, KY include W B Muncy Elementary School, Hayes Lewis Elementary School and Stinnett Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Leslie County?
5 public middle schools are located in Leslie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leslie County?
Leslie County public middle schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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