For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,325 students in Hazard, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hazard, KY are Hazard High School, Cordia School and Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazard, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Hazard have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Hazard, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hazard High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hazard, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazard High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
157 Bulldog Ln
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-1318
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-1318
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Cordia School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6050 Lotts Creek Road
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Park Avenue
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-5888
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-5888
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Perry County Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Park Ave
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-5888
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-5888
Gr: 9-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Hazard, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6050 Lotts Creek Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
6060 Lotts Creek Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
41 Runway Ave
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Gr: PK-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hazard, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hazard, KY include Hazard High School, Cordia School and Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Hazard?
4 public high schools are located in Hazard.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazard?
Hazard public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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