For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,096 students in Perry County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, KY are Viper Elementary School, West Perry Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Viper Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 Eddington Ln
Viper, KY 41774
(606) 439-3837
Viper, KY 41774
(606) 439-3837
Grades: PK-8
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
West Perry Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Miss Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-6438
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-6438
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13150 Ky Hwy 476
Ary, KY 41712
(606) 378-7761
Ary, KY 41712
(606) 378-7761
Grades: PK-8
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Perry County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4932
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4932
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Rank: #55.
Cordia School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6050 Lotts Creek Road
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
Rank: #66.
Hazard Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 School Street
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4421
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4421
Grades: 5-8
| 266 students
Rank: #77.
East Perry County Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Perry Circle Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Grades: PK-8
| 642 students
Rank: #88.
Buckhorn School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18392 Ky Hwy 28
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7176
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7176
Grades: K-12
| 317 students
Rank: #99.
Robert W Combs Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9165 Hwy 15 S
Happy, KY 41746
(606) 476-2518
Happy, KY 41746
(606) 476-2518
Grades: PK-8
| 361 students
Perry County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
641 Hwy 80 W
Combs, KY 41729
(606) 436-4932
Combs, KY 41729
(606) 436-4932
Grades: K-8
| 304 students
47 Big Creek Rd
Avawam, KY 41713
(606) 436-5632
Avawam, KY 41713
(606) 436-5632
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
Buckhorn Childrens Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
116 Buckhorn Lane
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7000
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7000
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
18392 Ky Hwy 28
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-6265
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-6265
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
250 Chavies School Rd
Chavies, KY 41727
(606) 436-5101
Chavies, KY 41727
(606) 436-5101
Grades: K-8
| 303 students
6050 Lotts Creek Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
6060 Lotts Creek Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
41 Runway Ave
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3423
Grades: PK-6
| 539 students
7777 Hwy 699
Cornettsville, KY 41731
(606) 675-4431
Cornettsville, KY 41731
(606) 675-4431
Grades: K-8
| 102 students
3134 16 Mile Creek Rd
Dice, KY 41736
(606) 436-3055
Dice, KY 41736
(606) 436-3055
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
625 Big Willard Road
Busy, KY 41723
(606) 436-6807
Busy, KY 41723
(606) 436-6807
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, KY include Viper Elementary School, West Perry Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Perry County?
9 public middle schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Perry County include: West Perry Elementary School vs. East Perry County Elementary School, Robert W Combs Elementary School vs. East Perry County Elementary School, West Perry Elementary School vs. Robert W Combs Elementary School
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