Perry County School District
School District · Hazard, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,812
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,812
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Perry County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Perry County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Viper Elementary School
Viper · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Perry Elementary School
Hazard · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Robinson Elementary School
Ary · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#40 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,812
+$1,826 vs Kentucky median
District size
3,512 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Perry County ranks #40 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Perry County's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Viper Elementary School (8.4/10), West Perry Elementary School (8.1/10), and Robinson Elementary School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Perry County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Perry County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viper Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | West Perry Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Robinson Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Buckhorn School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Perry County Central High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | East Perry County Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Learning Academy | 4.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Robert W Combs Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Perry County
Perry County is a Hazard, Kentucky school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,512 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $15,812 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Perry County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Viper Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Perry County students show an average math proficiency of 40.9% and ELA proficiency of 54.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Perry County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Perry County with test data.
Schools in Perry County
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Hazard
- Total Enrollment
- 3,512
- Teachers (FTE)
- 229
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Perry County?
Perry County has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Perry County?
The average composite rating for Perry County is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Perry County?
Perry County spends $15,812 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Perry County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Perry County is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Perry County?
Viper Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Perry County with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Perry County?
Across schools in Perry County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Perry County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Perry County has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 9 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.1%
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Compare Perry County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
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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