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Best Leslie County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,649 students in Leslie County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Leslie County, KY are W B Muncy Elementary School, Leslie County High School and Hayes Lewis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leslie County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Leslie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Leslie County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W B Muncy Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
140 Pirate Dr
Wooton, KY 41776
(606) 279-4155
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Leslie County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Hayes Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10130 Cutshin Rd
Yeaddiss, KY 41777
(606) 279-4121
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Stinnett Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12975 Hwy 421
Hoskinston, KY 40844
(606) 374-3641
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Bear Trail
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Leslie County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
175 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2859
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Leslie County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Leslie County, KY include W B Muncy Elementary School, Leslie County High School and Hayes Lewis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Leslie County?
6 public schools are located in Leslie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leslie County?
Leslie County public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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