Perry County Alternative School

72 Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 7 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Perry County Alternative School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • : <50% (Top 1% in KY)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Perry County Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Perry County Alternative School's student population of 7 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Perry County Alternative School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
(21-22)
<50%
38%
<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
White
100%
71%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Perry County Alternative School?
7 students attend Perry County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Perry County Alternative School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perry County Alternative School?
Perry County Alternative School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perry County Alternative School offer ?
Perry County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Perry County Alternative School part of?
Perry County Alternative School is part of Perry County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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