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7.2 avg / 10

Leslie County School District

School District · Hyden, Kentucky

Students: 1,649
Teachers (FTE): 102

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

5

4 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,046

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#15 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.9

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,046

+$60 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,649 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

About Leslie County

Leslie County is a Hyden, Kentucky school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,649 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $14,046 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.2/10, Leslie County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hayes Lewis Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Leslie County students show an average math proficiency of 42.2% and ELA proficiency of 50.5%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Leslie County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 42.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.5%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Leslie County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Hyden
Total Enrollment
1,649
Teachers (FTE)
102
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Leslie County?

Leslie County has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Leslie County?

The average composite rating for Leslie County is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Leslie County?

Leslie County spends $14,046 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Leslie County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Leslie County is 16.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Leslie County?

Hayes Lewis Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Leslie County with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Leslie County?

Across schools in Leslie County with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Leslie County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Leslie County has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 5 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
7.2/10
Math Proficiency
42.2%
ELA Proficiency
50.5%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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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