Hazard Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,030 students in Hazard Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Hazard Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Hazard Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
57 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
917 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
89%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
88
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
93
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
68
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
70
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
82
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
76
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
1
642
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,421 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,513 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Hazard Independent School District?
Hazard Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,030 students.
What is the rank of Hazard Independent School District?
Hazard Independent School District is ranked #41 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hazard Independent School District?
89% of Hazard Independent School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hazard Independent School District?
Hazard Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Hazard Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,513 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,030 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
