For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,096 students in Perry County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Perry County, KY are Viper Elementary School, West Perry Elementary 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Perry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Viper Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 Eddington Ln
Viper, KY 41774
(606) 439-3837
Viper, KY 41774
(606) 439-3837
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
West Perry Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Miss Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-6438
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-6438
Gr: PK-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13150 Ky Hwy 476
Ary, KY 41712
(606) 378-7761
Ary, KY 41712
(606) 378-7761
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Perry County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4932
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4932
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #55.
Cordia School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6050 Lotts Creek Road
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Hazard Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 School Street
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4421
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4421
Gr: 5-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
East Perry County Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Perry Circle Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Gr: PK-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Buckhorn School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18392 Ky Hwy 28
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7176
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7176
Gr: K-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Robert W Combs Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9165 Hwy 15 S
Happy, KY 41746
(606) 476-2518
Happy, KY 41746
(606) 476-2518
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Perry County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Perry County, KY include Viper Elementary School, West Perry Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Perry County?
9 public middle schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Perry County include: West Perry Elementary School vs. East Perry County Elementary School, Robert W Combs Elementary School vs. East Perry County Elementary School, East Perry County Elementary School vs. West Perry Elementary School
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