- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hazard, KY
Perry County Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Perry County Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210477000755
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry County Central High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Hazard · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry County Central High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry County Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Hazard, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Perry County Central High School shrank from 877 students in 2022-23 to 806 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 210477000755 · Hazard, KY High · MID · TRAD
819 enr · 15.8:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: West Perry Elementary School (743 students)
Perry County Central High School shrank from 877 students in 2022-23 to 806 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Perry County Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Perry County Central High School
819 students
- West Perry Ele
West Perry Elementary School
743 students
- East Perry Cou
East Perry County Elementary School
603 students
- Robert W Combs 325
Robert W Combs Elementary School
325 students
- Buckhorn Schoo 320
Buckhorn School
320 students
- Viper Elementa 282
Viper Elementary School
282 students
What this shows Perry County Central High School reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry County Central High School compares
Perry County Central High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,812
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Perry County Central High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry County reports $15,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry County Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Perry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Perry County Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert W Combs Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viper Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry County Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Hazard
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~819 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Perry County Central High School
How many students attend Perry County Central High School?
Perry County Central High School has 819 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hazard, KY. CCD year-over-year: 877 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), down 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry County Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry County Central High School is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry County Central High School?
64.8% of students at Perry County Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry County Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Perry County Central High School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Hazard, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry County Central High School?
Perry County Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Perry County Central High School rank among high schools in Hazard?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry County Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Hazard, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hazard on the city page.
What other schools are in Perry County?
Besides Perry County Central High School, Perry County also operates West Perry Elementary School (743 students), East Perry County Elementary School (603 students), and Robert W Combs Elementary School (325 students). See the Perry County district page for the complete list.