Excellent
#178 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 14% in state
Leslie County High School
High School · Leslie County · Hyden, KY
A high school in Hyden, KY where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25 Eagle Lane, Hyden, KY 41749
- Math 62% proficient (2025)
- Reading 67% proficient (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Leslie County High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 33 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Leslie County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low88/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,167
Median home value
$81,500
Median rent
$380/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41749; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Leslie County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leslie County High School is listed in Leslie County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leslie County High School
Leslie County High School is a public high school in Hyden, KY, part of Leslie County, serving approximately 488 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leslie County High School
What grades does Leslie County High School serve?
Leslie County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Leslie County High School?
Leslie County High School has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leslie County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leslie County High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leslie County High School rank in KY?
Leslie County High School ranks #178 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Leslie County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leslie County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Leslie County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leslie County High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Leslie County High School a charter school?
No, Leslie County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leslie County High School a Title I school?
No, Leslie County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leslie County High School?
70.3% of students at Leslie County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Leslie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.5%
- Phone
- (606) 672-2337
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 41749)
- 1,979
- Area median age
- 57
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41749; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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