Hazard Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hazard, Kentucky 41701 · Hazard Independent
#95 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky
#6143 of 15,369 nationally
About Hazard Middle School
Hazard Middle School is a public middle located in Hazard, in the Hazard Independent school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 256 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 95th of 217 ranked middle schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (69th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 256.
There are 7 schools in Hazard; Hazard Middle School ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hazard Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hazard Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School
Hazard · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
457 students · 1.1 km away
Hazard High School
Hazard · Public high · Grades 9–12
303 students · 2.6 km away
Perry County Central High School
Hazard · Public high · Grades 9–12
819 students · 2.8 km away
East Perry County Elementary School
Hazard · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
603 students · 3.5 km away
West Perry Elementary School
Hazard · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
743 students · 3.6 km away
Cordia School
Hazard · Public other · Grades PK–12
185 students · 7.5 km away
Robert W Combs Elementary School
Happy · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
325 students · 10 km away
Robinson Elementary School
Ary · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
278 students · 12 km away
Viper Elementary School
Viper · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
282 students · 13 km away
Emmalena Elementary School
Emmalena · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
204 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Edmonson County Middle School
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
256 students
Herald Whitaker Middle School
Salyersville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
260 students
Martin County Middle School
Warfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
262 students
Edmonson County 5/6 Center
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
265 students
Bracken County Middle School
Brooksville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
266 students
Crittenden County Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
277 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hazard Middle School a good school?
Hazard Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 56.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #95 of 217 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hazard Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Hazard Middle School ranks #95 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky and #6143 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hazard Middle School?
Hazard Middle School had 256 students in 2025.
Is Hazard Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Hazard Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hazard Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hazard Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.