Hazard Middle School vs West Perry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazard Middle School
Hazard · Public middle · Grades 5–8
256 students
West Perry Elementary School
Hazard · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
743 students
| Measure | Hazard Middle School Hazard, Kentucky | West Perry Elementary School Hazard, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 217 | #490 of 707 |
| National rank | #6143 of 15,369 | #28890 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 256 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| city | Hazard | Hazard |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hazard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 44.6).
- •Hazard Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Hazard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Hazard Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 77.9%).
- •Hazard Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •West Perry Elementary School is the larger school with 743 students compared with 256.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hazard Middle School better than West Perry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hazard Middle School ranks higher (56.9 vs 44.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hazard Middle School and West Perry Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Hazard and Hazard in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hazard Middle School: 256. West Perry Elementary School: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hazard Middle School and West Perry Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Hazard Middle School is 95th of 217 and West Perry Elementary School is 490th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).