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11 schools in Hazard

Kentucky · Public K-12

Hazard, Kentucky runs a public-school system of 11 campuses with combined enrollment around 3,412 (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high).

7-year change in Hazard

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,412
-419 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 93%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cordia SchoolCombinedPK-12185
East Perry County Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-08603
Hazard Community College Tech CampusHighUG-UG0
Hazard High SchoolHigh09-12303
Hazard Middle SchoolMiddle05-08256
Kentucky TECH - Hazard Regional Tech CtrHighUG-UG0
Learning AcademyHigh09-1239
Perry County Alternative SchoolElementaryKG-087
Perry County Central High SchoolHigh09-12819
Roy G. Eversole Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-04457
West Perry Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-08743

About Hazard

Hazard, Kentucky is home to 11 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,412 students. By school count, it is a moderately sized city.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 4 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Hazard is around 310 students, 34% below the Kentucky average of about 467.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 11%: 3,831 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,412 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Hazard discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Hazard, Kentucky?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Hazard, with a combined enrollment of about 3,412.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Hazard?
Hazard has 4 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Hazard?
Perry County Central High School is the largest public school in Hazard by enrollment, with approximately 819 students.
What school districts serve Hazard?
Hazard is served by 3 public school districts, including Knott County, Perry County, Hazard Independent.
What grade levels do public schools in Hazard cover?
Public schools in Hazard serve students from pre-K through grade 12.