Leslie County Schools & Education
Leslie County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,132
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#20
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Leslie County
Measured School Summary
Leslie County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,132 per pupil, Leslie County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Leslie County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #20 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,132
$238 above the state average
School coverage
6
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Leslie County has 6 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Leslie County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Leslie County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#20
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Leslie County
Elementary and high visible
1,658 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Leslie County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Leslie County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Leslie County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Leslie County's Unified Rural School System
Leslie County maintains a single school district that oversees six public schools for 1,658 students. The landscape consists of four elementary schools and two high schools, providing a focused educational path for local youth.
One District Leading the Way
The Leslie County school district serves all 1,658 students in the area across its five primary campuses. Charter schools have not yet entered the local market, ensuring all public resources stay within the traditional district framework.
A Rural Network of Elementary Hubs
Every school in Leslie County is set in a rural locale, offering an average enrollment of 332 students per building. Mountain View Elementary is the largest school with 506 students, while Hayes Lewis Elementary offers a very intimate setting with just 124 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Leslie County
Reported Enrollment
1,658
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Leslie County
Leslie County
6 Public Schools in Leslie County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary | Record | Leslie County | Hyden, 41749Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 506 |
| Leslie County High School | Record | Leslie County | Hyden, 41749Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 472 |
| Stinnett Elementary School | Record | Leslie County | Hoskinston, 40844Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 318 |
| W B Muncy Elementary School | Record | Leslie County | Wooton, 41776Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 238 |
| Hayes Lewis Elementary School | Record | Leslie County | Yeaddiss, 41777Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 124 |
| Leslie County Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Hyden, 41749Rural: Distant | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Stinnett Elementary School
Leslie County
Hoskinston, 40844 / Rural: Remote
Hayes Lewis Elementary School
Leslie County
Yeaddiss, 41777 / Rural: Distant
Leslie County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Hyden, 41749 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,132
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Leslie County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Leslie County, Kentucky?
Leslie County maintains a single school district that oversees six public schools for 1,658 students. The landscape consists of four elementary schools and two high schools, providing a focused educational path for local youth.
What are the major school districts in Leslie County, Kentucky?
The Leslie County school district serves all 1,658 students in the area across its five primary campuses. Charter schools have not yet entered the local market, ensuring all public resources stay within the traditional district framework.
What is the school experience like in Leslie County?
Every school in Leslie County is set in a rural locale, offering an average enrollment of 332 students per building. Mountain View Elementary is the largest school with 506 students, while Hayes Lewis Elementary offers a very intimate setting with just 124 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.