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Leslie County School District

108 Maple St
Hyden, KY 41749
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (606) 672-2397
www.leslie.k12.ky.us

Top Rankings

Leslie County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,538 students in Leslie County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Leslie County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
1,538 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeLeslie County School DistrictKentucky
Pre-K101142
Kind108265
192276
2104279
3114289
4115271
590276
6140276
7114257
8105274
9129298
10121295
11111283
1294264
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District Rank

Leslie County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (KY)
#38 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearLeslie County School District
2023#38
2022#41
2021#28
2019#64
2018#54
2017#46
2016#90
2015#122
2014#156
2013#155
2012#128
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46%
38%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearLeslie County School DistrictKentucky
202346%38%
202244%38%
202135%30%
201945%46%
201849%47%
201750%47%
201643%49%
201536%45%
201428%46%
201329%42%
201230%41%
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48%
45%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearLeslie County School DistrictKentucky
202248%45%
202146%42%
201959%56%
201849%56%
201759%56%
201656%56%
201552%55%
201448%54%
201343%51%
201243%48%
201179%72%
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26%
22%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearLeslie County School DistrictKentucky
202226%22%
202125%24%
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87%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearLeslie County School DistrictKentucky
202387%90%
202292%90%
202192%90%
202095%90%
201995%90%
201895%90%
201795%89%
201695%89%
201595%89%
201495%88%
201395%89%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.48

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearLeslie County School DistrictKentucky
20240.020.46
20230.020.45
20220.020.44
20210.020.42
20200.020.41
20190.020.41
20150.240.38
20140.030.36
20130.030.35
20120.020.33
20110.020.32
20100.010.32
20090.010.30
20080.020.30
20070.010.28
20060.010.24
20050.010.25
20040.010.24
19880.010.18
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)

YearLeslie County School DistrictKentucky
20241%10%
20231%9%
20221%8%
20141%5%
20131%5%
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% Black
n/a
11%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2021)

YearLeslie County School DistrictKentucky
20211%11%
20201%11%
20191%11%
20141%11%
20131%11%
20121%11%
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% White
99%
71%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearLeslie County School DistrictKentucky
202499%72%
202399%73%
202299%74%
202199%75%
202099%76%
201999%76%
2018100%77%
2017100%77%
2016100%78%
201564%78%
201498%79%
201398%80%
201299%81%
2011100%82%
2010100%82%
2009100%83%
2008100%83%
2007100%84%
2006100%86%
2005100%86%
2004100%86%
2003100%87%
2002100%87%
2001100%86%
2000100%87%
1999100%87%
1998100%88%
1997100%88%
1996100%89%
1995100%89%
1994100%87%
1993100%90%
1992100%90%
1991100%90%
1990100%90%
1989100%90%
1988100%90%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,368 is higher than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,642 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$9,360 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearLeslie County School DistrictKentucky
2023$25 MM$31 MM
2022$23 MM$28 MM
2021$25 MM$31 MM
2020$23 MM$28 MM
2019$23 MM$29 MM
2018$22 MM$28 MM
2017$21 MM$27 MM
2016$22 MM$26 MM
2015$21 MM$24 MM
2014$21 MM$25 MM
2012$22 MM$25 MM
2011$21 MM$25 MM
2010$21 MM$24 MM
2009$21 MM$24 MM
2008$21 MM$23 MM
2007$20 MM$21 MM
2006$19 MM$21 MM
2005$18 MM$19 MM
2004$20 MM$18 MM
2003$19 MM$17 MM
2002$17 MM$16 MM
2001$17 MM$16 MM
2000$17 MM$15 MM
1999$17 MM$15 MM
1998$16 MM$13 MM
1997$18 MM$13 MM
1996$16 MM$12 MM
1995$17 MM$12 MM
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Spending
$23 MM
$9,189 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearLeslie County School DistrictKentucky
2023$23 MM$31 MM
2022$22 MM$30 MM
2021$23 MM$31 MM
2020$22 MM$30 MM
2019$21 MM$29 MM
2018$20 MM$29 MM
2017$20 MM$27 MM
2016$20 MM$26 MM
2015$24 MM$24 MM
2014$22 MM$24 MM
2012$27 MM$25 MM
2011$21 MM$25 MM
2010$24 MM$24 MM
2009$25 MM$23 MM
2008$22 MM$23 MM
2007$19 MM$23 MM
2006$20 MM$21 MM
2005$18 MM$20 MM
2004$19 MM$18 MM
2003$18 MM$17 MM
2002$17 MM$16 MM
2001$17 MM$15 MM
2000$17 MM$16 MM
1999$17 MM$15 MM
1998$16 MM$14 MM
1997$16 MM$14 MM
1996$17 MM$13 MM
1995$16 MM$12 MM
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Revenue / Student
$16,368
$14,269

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearLeslie County School DistrictKentucky
2023$15,183$14,017
2022$12,764$12,277
2021$14,619$13,947
2020$12,764$12,277
2019$12,890$12,601
2018$12,275$12,004
2017$11,876$11,655
2016$11,890$11,340
2015$11,140$10,260
2014$11,117$10,525
2012$11,450$10,538
2011$11,462$10,815
2010$10,652$10,260
2009$11,297$10,129
2008$10,941$9,593
2007$10,498$9,177
2006$8,728$8,595
2005$8,034$8,058
2004$8,749$7,571
2003$8,400$7,233
2002$7,027$6,765
2001$7,321$6,804
2000$7,033$6,297
1999$6,696$6,223
1998$6,263$5,571
1997$6,961$5,719
1995$6,210$5,143
1992$4,498$3,961
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Spending / Student
$14,642
$14,008

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearLeslie County School DistrictKentucky
2023$13,583$14,031
2022$12,697$13,046
2021$13,078$13,961
2020$12,697$13,046
2019$11,505$12,743
2018$11,041$12,248
2017$11,158$11,623
2016$10,887$11,206
2015$12,985$10,180
2014$11,414$10,401
2012$14,283$10,497
2011$11,102$10,742
2010$12,416$10,180
2009$13,476$9,906
2008$11,156$9,747
2007$10,136$9,749
2006$8,921$8,847
2005$7,867$8,358
2004$8,227$7,657
2003$7,788$7,021
2002$7,150$6,829
2001$7,043$6,553
2000$7,070$6,848
1999$6,608$6,265
1998$6,278$5,710
1997$6,326$6,044
1995$5,841$4,886
1992$4,308$3,804
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Best Leslie County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W B Muncy Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
140 Pirate Dr
Wooton, KY 41776
(606) 279-4155
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Leslie County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Hayes Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10130 Cutshin Rd
Yeaddiss, KY 41777
(606) 279-4121
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Stinnett Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12975 Hwy 421
Hoskinston, KY 40844
(606) 374-3641
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Bear Trail
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Leslie County School District?
Leslie County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,538 students.
What is the rank of Leslie County School District?
Leslie County School District is ranked #40 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leslie County School District?
99% of Leslie County School District students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leslie County School District?
Leslie County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Leslie County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,642 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,538 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 26% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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