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6.8 avg / 10

Hazard Independent School District

School District · Hazard, Kentucky

Students: 1,016
Teachers (FTE): 74

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,329

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.7:1

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Evaluating Hazard Independent?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hazard Independent as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Hazard High School

7.6/10

Hazard · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Roy G. Eversole Elementary School

6.8/10

Hazard · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Hazard Middle School

6.0/10

Hazard · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#48 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,329

+$343 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,016 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

The short answer

Hazard Independent ranks #48 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Hazard Independent's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hazard High School (7.6/10), Roy G. Eversole Elementary School (6.8/10), and Hazard Middle School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Hazard Independent

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Hazard High School 7.6 / 10
2 Roy G. Eversole Elementary School 6.8 / 10
3 Hazard Middle School 6.0 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Hazard Independent

Hazard Independent is a Hazard, Kentucky school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,016 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $14,329 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Hazard Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hazard High School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Hazard Independent students show an average math proficiency of 46.8% and ELA proficiency of 57.6%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Hazard Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 46.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 57.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Hazard Independent with test data.

Schools in Hazard Independent

3 schools

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Hazard
Total Enrollment
1,016
Teachers (FTE)
74
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hazard Independent?

Hazard Independent has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hazard Independent?

The average composite rating for Hazard Independent is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hazard Independent?

Hazard Independent spends $14,329 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hazard Independent?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hazard Independent is 13.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hazard Independent?

Hazard High School is the highest-rated school in Hazard Independent with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Hazard Independent?

Across schools in Hazard Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hazard Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Hazard Independent has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
46.8%
ELA Proficiency
57.6%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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