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7.7 avg / 10

Leslie County School District

School District · Hyden, Kentucky

Students: 1,649
Teachers (FTE): 102

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

5

4 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,046

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

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

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

W B Muncy Elementary School

8.6/10

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

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Leslie County High School

8.0/10

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

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Mountain View Elementary

7.6/10

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

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#11 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.5

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,046

+$60 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,649 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

The short answer

Leslie County ranks #11 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Leslie County's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are W B Muncy Elementary School (8.6/10), Leslie County High School (8.0/10), and Mountain View Elementary (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Leslie County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 W B Muncy Elementary School 8.6 / 10
2 Leslie County High School 8.0 / 10
3 Mountain View Elementary 7.6 / 10
4 Hayes Lewis Elementary School 7.5 / 10
5 Stinnett Elementary School 7.0 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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 7.7/10, Leslie County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is W B Muncy Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Leslie County students show an average math proficiency of 45.5% and ELA proficiency of 57.7%.

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 45.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 57.7%
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 7.7/10. 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?

W B Muncy Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Leslie County with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Leslie County?

Across schools in Leslie County with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.7%. 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 7.7/10 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 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
7.7/10
Math Proficiency
45.5%
ELA Proficiency
57.7%

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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