Is Perry County Central High School a good school?

Perry County Central High School ranks 162 nd of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Perry County Central High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 877 students attended Perry County Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Perry County Central High School?

Students at Perry County Central High School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Perry County Central High School?

Perry County Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : East Perry County Elementary School Elementary : Robert W Combs Elementary School Elementary : Robinson Elementary School Elementary : Viper Elementary School

Perry County Central High School

Summary:

Perry County Central High School is a public high school in Hazard, Kentucky, serving 877 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Perry County School District, which is ranked 58 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Perry County Central High School has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Kentucky high schools over the past decade. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments, is generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics. However, the school performs better in certain subject areas, like Reading and Writing. The school's four-year graduation rate of 94.7% is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Knott County Central High School and Leslie County High School have similar student populations but perform slightly better academically. Hazard High School, located just 3.3 miles away, is a smaller school with higher academic performance. The high rate of poverty among Perry County Central High School's student population, with over 67% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the school's relatively lower academic performance compared to the state average. However, the school's strong support for its Special Education students is a notable strength.

Detail:

Public 9-12

305 Park Ave
Hazard, KY 41701

(606) 439-5888

District: Perry County

SchoolDigger Rank:
162^nd of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,053

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 877

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Hispanic:

1.6%

African American:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.2%

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Compare Details Perry County Central High School ranks worse than 55.9% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.95. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Perry County Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry County Central High School is $17,053.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Perry County Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry County Central High School 162^nd of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Perry County Central High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Perry County 58^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Perry County Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Perry County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	34.49	149^th	217	31.3%
2008	20.47	188^th	217	13.4%
2009	47.55	110^th	217	49.3%
2010	72.13	47^th	223	78.9%
2011	23.51	194^th	226	14.2%
2012	21.05	203^rd	229	11.4%
2013	55.88	122^nd	291	58.1%
2014	47.31	168^th	290	42.1%
2015	53.94	148^th	295	49.8%
2016	40.99	196^th	288	31.9%
2017	50.08	170^th	287	40.8%
2018	47.82	138^th	271	49.1%
2019	55.26	110^th	285	61.4%
2021	45.90	125^th	267	53.2%
2022	44.87	147^th	271	45.8%
2023	39.02	170^th	276	38.4%
2024	42.95	162^nd	290	44.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Perry County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	56.87	94^th	226	58.4%
2023	47.69	67^th	162	58.6%
2024	66.14	27^th	168	83.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Perry County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	43.65	144^th	232	37.9%
2019	63.20	82^nd	254	67.7%
2021	61.00	56^th	234	76.1%
2022	51.73	110^th	266	58.6%
2023	39.65	172^nd	272	36.8%
2024	44.06	153^rd	274	44.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Perry County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	45.10	15^th	25	40.0%
2019	67.98	9^th	33	72.7%
2021	37.27	20^th	26	23.1%
2022	82.23	2^nd	32	93.8%
2023	49.22	17^th	37	54.1%
2024	37.36	19^th	30	36.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Perry County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	33.56	178^th	234	23.9%
2019	56.73	113^th	249	54.6%
2021	52.08	90^th	236	61.9%
2022	39.29	163^rd	252	35.3%
2023	36.96	171^st	253	32.4%
2024	36.73	172^nd	261	34.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Perry County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	24.78	143^rd	166	13.9%
2019	49.69	73^rd	166	56.0%
2021	60.42	46^th	154	70.1%
2022	34.17	105^th	153	31.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Perry County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	39.27	85^th	115	26.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Perry County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	49.37	118^th	237	50.2%
2019	57.18	96^th	251	61.8%
2021	40.08	123^rd	238	48.3%
2022	46.26	118^th	257	54.1%
2023	39.59	154^th	259	40.5%
2024	42.58	149^th	262	43.1%

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Rank History for White students at Perry County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	31.32	148^th	198	25.3%
2019	47.20	119^th	219	45.7%
2021	34.93	124^th	203	38.9%
2022	37.34	160^th	260	38.5%
2023	32.44	178^th	264	32.6%
2024	33.69	183^rd	273	33.0%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Perry County Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	1318	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1322
1996	1318	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1322
1997	1212	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1217
1998	1211	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1217
1999	1088	5	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1097
2000	1046	7	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	1056
2001	1042	8	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1053
2002	1010	5	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1018
2003	1010	5	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1018
2004	1006	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1014
2005	1023	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1031
2006	980	6	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	989
2007	1067	9	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1077
2008	1010	11	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	1024
2009	994	8	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1004
2010	997	6	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	2	1007
2011	949	10	1	3	0	1	2	0	966
2012	952	14	0	6	0	0	4	0	976
2013	935	13	1	5	0	0	4	0	958
2014	856	16	0	7	0	0	1	0	880
2015	898	12	1	5	0	0	1	0	917
2016	920	7	1	5	2	0	1	0	936
2017	885	10	1	3	1	0	3	0	903
2018	853	7	1	1	0	0	8	0	870
2019	829	10	1	2	0	0	9	0	851
2020	845	13	2	4	0	0	7	0	871
2021	892	11	3	8	0	0	15	0	929
2022	843	15	2	8	0	0	10	0	878
2023	833	13	2	14	1	1	13	0	877

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Perry County Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1322	74.7	17.7	n/a
1996	1322	74.7	17.7	n/a
1997	1217	76.7	15.9	50.1
1998	1217	77.3	15.7	45.4
1999	1097	77.3	14.2	55.3
2000	1056	73.5	14.4	48.8
2001	1053	73.1	14.4	53.7
2002	1018	67.1	15.2	83.8
2003	1018	67.1	15.2	83.8
2004	1014	61.4	16.5	n/a
2005	1031	64.0	16.1	n/a
2006	989	64.0	15.5	73.6
2007	1077	65.0	16.6	49.6
2008	1024	63.0	16.3	63.6
2009	1004	63.8	15.7	70.8
2010	1007	49.1	20.5	74.6
2011	966	61.3	15.7	66.5
2012	976	61.5	15.8	64.5
2013	958	60.6	15.7	69.3
2014	880	54.2	16.2	68.6
2015	917	55.0	16.6	70.9
2016	936	51.0	18.3	72.4
2017	903	54.9	16.4	72.9
2018	870	52.9	16.4	71.4
2019	851	49.6	17.1	68.9
2020	871	48.0	18.1	65.1
2021	929	50.1	18.5	72.6
2022	878	52.6	16.6	67
2023	877	52.3	16.7	67.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Perry County Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1322	74.7	17.7	n/a
1996	1322	74.7	17.7	n/a
1997	1217	76.7	15.9	50.1
1998	1217	77.3	15.7	45.4
1999	1097	77.3	14.2	55.3
2000	1056	73.5	14.4	48.8
2001	1053	73.1	14.4	53.7
2002	1018	67.1	15.2	83.8
2003	1018	67.1	15.2	83.8
2004	1014	61.4	16.5	n/a
2005	1031	64.0	16.1	n/a
2006	989	64.0	15.5	73.6
2007	1077	65.0	16.6	49.6
2008	1024	63.0	16.3	63.6
2009	1004	63.8	15.7	70.8
2010	1007	49.1	20.5	74.6
2011	966	61.3	15.7	66.5
2012	976	61.5	15.8	64.5
2013	958	60.6	15.7	69.3
2014	880	54.2	16.2	68.6
2015	917	55.0	16.6	70.9
2016	936	51.0	18.3	72.4
2017	903	54.9	16.4	72.9
2018	870	52.9	16.4	71.4
2019	851	49.6	17.1	68.9
2020	871	48.0	18.1	65.1
2021	929	50.1	18.5	72.6
2022	878	52.6	16.6	67
2023	877	52.3	16.7	67.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Perry County Central High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$490 (3.5%)	$255 (1.8%)	$745 (5.3%)	$9,218 (65.7%)	$2,340 (16.7%)	$11,558 (82.4%)	$14,031
2019	$502 (3.7%)	$555 (4.1%)	$1,057 (7.8%)	$8,496 (62.8%)	$2,135 (15.8%)	$10,631 (78.6%)	$13,526
2020	$485 (4.1%)	$747 (6.4%)	$1,232 (10.5%)	$8,922 (76.2%)	$2,689 (23.0%)	$11,611 (99.2%)	$11,707
2021	$563 (4.9%)	$749 (6.5%)	$1,312 (11.4%)	$7,942 (69.0%)	$2,145 (18.6%)	$10,087 (87.7%)	$11,508
2022	$1,239 (7.3%)	$1,907 (11.2%)	$3,146 (18.4%)	$9,659 (56.6%)	$4,597 (27.0%)	$14,256 (83.6%)	$17,053

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry County Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 110^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 170^th of 276 High schools	23%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Perry County Central High School)	47.4	39	8.4%
11th Grade English (Perry County)	41.8	40	1.8%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Perry County Central High School)	25	23	2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Perry County)	23.2	25	1.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Perry County Central High School)	50.5	44	6.5%
11th Grade Reading (Perry County)	45.6	43	2.6%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	851	877	3.1%
African American	10	13	30%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	2	14	600%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	829	833	0.5%
Two or More Races	9	13	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.9%	67.2%	1.7%

Schools Near Perry County Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Perry County Central High School	Public	9-12	305 Park Ave	Hazard	41701	Perry County	Perry County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 439-5888	877	52	16.7	67.2%	833 (95.0%)	13 (1.5%)	14 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.5%)	42.9	162^nd of 290 public high schools	44.1%		39	170^th of 276 public high schools	38.4%	8	29.0	47.0	35.0	37.0	45.0	37.0	15.0	39.0	$17,053	$1,239	$1,907	$3,146	$9,659	$4,597	$14,256
Learning Academy	Public	9-12	305 Park Avenue	Hazard	41701	Perry County	Perry County	No	No	No	No	(606) 439-5888	18	1	13.2	94.4%	16 (88.9%)	1 (5.6%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hazard High School	Public	9-12	157 Bulldog Ln	Hazard	41701	Perry County	Hazard Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 439-1318	277	24	11.7	58.5%	242 (87.4%)	17 (6.1%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.7%)	63	93^rd of 290 public high schools	67.9%		67.2	60^th of 276 public high schools	78.3%	33	40.0	45.0	63.0	31.0	53.0	45.0	29.0	45.0	$18,937	$2,553	$970	$3,523	$9,450	$4,017	$13,468
Leslie County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	175 Eagle Lane	Hyden	41749	Leslie County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 672-2859	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Leslie County High School	Public	9-12	25 Eagle Lane	Hyden	41749	Leslie County	Leslie County	No	No	No	No	(606) 672-2337	472	30	15.9	68.2%	464 (98.3%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	77.5	38^th of 290 public high schools	86.9%		78.2	29^th of 276 public high schools	89.5%	9	60.0	66.0	47.0	63.0	62.0	45.0	25.0	44.0	$24,925	$1,210	$973	$2,185	$10,425	$929	$11,782
Knott County Central High School	Public	9-12	76 Patriot Lane	Hindman	41822	Knott County	Knott County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 785-3166	552	48	11.5	68.5%	541 (98.0%)	5 (0.9%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.2	133^rd of 290 public high schools	54.1%		49.2	132^nd of 276 public high schools	52.2%	1	44.0	54.0	43.0	36.0	39.0	39.0	17.0	38.0	$18,157	$3,337	$1,641	$4,978	$9,198	$3,980	$13,178
Knott County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	1996 Highway 160 South	Hindman	41822	Knott County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 785-5350	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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Schools Near Perry County Central High School