Enrollment
819
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210477000755
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perry County Central High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Perry County Central High School
Perry County Central High School is a higher-need, large high school in Hazard, Kentucky, enrolling 819 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 819 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 284 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hazard's high schools, it stands alongside Hazard High School (303 students): Perry County Central High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 13.2:1).
Perry County also operates West Perry Elementary School (743 students) and East Perry County Elementary School (603 students) alongside Perry County Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Perry County Central High School compares
Perry County Central High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perry County, which includes Perry County Central High School.
$14,112
Per student
+7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 61.0%
Federal 24.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~819 students)
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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.
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Perry County Central High School a good school?
Perry County Central High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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