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11 schools in Hazard

Kentucky · Public K-12

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

4-year change in Hazard

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,412
-177 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,008
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
3,412
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
11
public K-12

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 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 5%: 3,589 students in SY 2020-21 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 schools, 1 middle school, 5 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
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.