Leslie County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hyden, Kentucky 41749 · Leslie County
#128 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#11616 of 16,910 nationally
About Leslie County High School
Leslie County High School is a public high located in Hyden, in the Leslie County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 455 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 128th of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (44th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 455.
There are 2 schools in Hyden; Leslie County High School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)68.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
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 Leslie County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Leslie County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mountain View Elementary
Hyden · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
435 students · 2.8 km away
W B Muncy Elementary School
Wooton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
209 students · 8.0 km away
Stinnett Elementary School
Hoskinston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
314 students · 9.2 km away
Hayes Lewis Elementary School
Yeaddiss · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
125 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Harlan High School
Harlan · Public high · Grades 5–12
455 students
Metcalfe County High School
Edmonton · Public high · Grades 9–12
454 students
Hancock County High School
Lewisport · Public high · Grades 9–12
461 students
Lynn Camp Middle High School
Corbin · Public high · Grades 6–12
447 students
Belfry High School
Belfry · Public high · Grades 9–12
463 students
Nicholas County High School
Carlisle · Public high · Grades 7–12
435 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Leslie County High School a good school?
Leslie County High School has a Success Index (US) of 37.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #128 of 214 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 Leslie County High School rank in Kentucky?
Leslie County High School ranks #128 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #11616 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Leslie County High School?
Leslie County High School had 455 students in 2025.
Is Leslie County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Leslie County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Leslie County High School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Leslie County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.