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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

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#37 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

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 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Hazard Independent students show an average math proficiency of 42.4% and ELA proficiency of 49.7%.

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 42.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 49.7%
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 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Hazard Independent?

Across schools in Hazard Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.7%. 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
42.4%
ELA Proficiency
49.7%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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