For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 488 students in Hyden, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Hyden, KY is Leslie County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hyden, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Hyden have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public high schools.
Hyden, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leslie County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Hyden, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leslie County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leslie County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
175 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2859
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2859
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Hyden, Kentucky ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Leslie County Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
108 Maple Street
Hyden, KY 41749
(502) 223-3110
Hyden, KY 41749
(502) 223-3110
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
27 Eagle Ln
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-5580
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-5580
Grades: 7-8
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hyden, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Hyden, KY include Leslie County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hyden?
2 public high schools are located in Hyden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hyden?
Hyden public high schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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