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Leslie County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 4Middle 0High 1Other 0

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

Elementary4
Middle0
High2
Other0

1 School District in Leslie County

Leslie County

5 schools
1,658 students enrolled

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 data

Level

Showing 6 of 6 matching schools

Mountain View Elementary

Leslie County

Hyden, 41749 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary506 students

Leslie County High School

Leslie County

Hyden, 41749 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High472 students

Stinnett Elementary School

Leslie County

Hoskinston, 40844 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary318 students

W B Muncy Elementary School

Leslie County

Wooton, 41776 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary238 students

Hayes Lewis Elementary School

Leslie County

Yeaddiss, 41777 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary124 students

Leslie County Area Technology Center

Kentucky Tech System

Hyden, 41749 / Rural: Distant

Record8–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,132

State avg $6,894

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kentucky counties have the highest graduation rates?
Rockcastle County (99.0%), Taylor County (98.5%), and Carter County (98.0%) currently lead Kentucky among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,894. The highest current county values are Wolfe County ($9,307), Fayette County ($8,810), and Jefferson County ($8,382). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Leslie County?
Leslie County has a school score of 69/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Leslie County?
The high school graduation rate in Leslie County is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Leslie County spend per student?
Leslie County spends $7,132 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.