Perry County Central High School vs West Perry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry County Central High School
Hazard · Public high · Grades 9–12
819 students
West Perry Elementary School
Hazard · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
743 students
| Measure | Perry County Central High School Hazard, Kentucky | West Perry Elementary School Hazard, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 214 | #490 of 707 |
| National rank | #12139 of 16,910 | #28890 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 819 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 819 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| city | Hazard | Hazard |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Perry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 35.3).
- •West Perry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •West Perry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Perry County Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 77.9%).
- •West Perry Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.8).
- •Perry County Central High School is the larger school with 819 students compared with 743.
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 Perry County Central High School better than West Perry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Perry Elementary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 35.3 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 Perry County Central High School and West Perry Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hazard and Hazard in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry County Central High School: 819. West Perry Elementary School: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry County Central High School and West Perry Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Perry County Central High School is 144th of 214 and West Perry Elementary School is 490th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).