Top 10 Best Perry County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,981 students in Perry County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, KY are Buckhorn Childrens Center, Cordia School and Robinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Perry County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckhorn Childrens Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 Buckhorn Lane
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7000
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7000
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Cordia School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6050 Lotts Creek Road
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
Rank: #33.
Robinson Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13150 Ky Hwy 476
Ary, KY 41712
(606) 378-7761
Ary, KY 41712
(606) 378-7761
Grades: PK-8
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Hazard Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 School Street
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4421
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4421
Grades: 5-8
| 286 students
Rank: #55.
Viper Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Eddington Ln
Viper, KY 41774
(606) 439-3837
Viper, KY 41774
(606) 439-3837
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
Rank: #66.
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Broadway
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4721
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4721
Grades: PK-4
| 394 students
Rank: #77.
East Perry County Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Perry Circle Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Grades: PK-8
| 753 students
Rank: #88.
West Perry Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
72 Miss Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-6438
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-6438
Grades: PK-8
| 756 students
Rank: #99.
Hazard High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
157 Bulldog Ln
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-1318
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-1318
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Leatherwood Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7777 Hwy 699
Cornettsville, KY 41731
(606) 675-4431
Cornettsville, KY 41731
(606) 675-4431
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Perry County Central High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Park Ave
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-5888
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-5888
Grades: 9-12
| 929 students
Rank: #1212.
Buckhorn School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18392 Ky Hwy 28
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7176
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7176
Grades: K-12
| 326 students
Rank: #1313.
Robert W Combs Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9165 Hwy 15 S
Happy, KY 41746
(606) 476-2518
Happy, KY 41746
(606) 476-2518
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hazard Community College Technical Campus
Vocational School
101 Vo-tech Drive
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 435-5101
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 435-5101
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Technical - Hazard Regional Technical Center
Vocational School
101 Vo-tech Drive
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 435-6101
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 435-6101
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Academy
Alternative School
305 Park Avenue
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-5888
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-5888
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Perry County Alternative School
Alternative School
72 Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4932
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4932
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
641 Hwy 80 W
Combs, KY 41729
(606) 436-4932
Combs, KY 41729
(606) 436-4932
Grades: K-8
| 304 students
47 Big Creek Rd
Avawam, KY 41713
(606) 436-5632
Avawam, KY 41713
(606) 436-5632
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
18392 Ky Hwy 28
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-6265
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-6265
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
250 Chavies School Rd
Chavies, KY 41727
(606) 436-5101
Chavies, KY 41727
(606) 436-5101
Grades: K-8
| 303 students
6050 Lotts Creek Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
6060 Lotts Creek Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
41 Runway Ave
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Grades: PK-6
| 539 students
3134 16 Mile Creek Rd
Dice, KY 41736
(606) 436-3055
Dice, KY 41736
(606) 436-3055
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
625 Big Willard Road
Busy, KY 41723
(606) 436-6807
Busy, KY 41723
(606) 436-6807
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perry County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, KY are Buckhorn Childrens Center, Cordia School and Robinson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Perry County, KY?
17 public schools are located in Perry County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County, KY?
Perry County, KY minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
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