Best High Schools in Zip Code 41701

ZIP code 41701 has three public high schools serving grades 9–12. In 2025–2026, Hazard High School and Perry County Central High School reported test results, while Learning Academy’s school-level scores were state-suppressed, so no score comparison is possible. The most important distinction is that Hazard led Perry County Central in every reported subject, while Perry County Central was below the state in five of six.

Hazard stands out academically: it scored above the state in five subjects, from 1 point in science to 26 in writing, and led Perry County Central by 6 points in math, 19 in reading, 2 in science, 27 in writing, 5 in social studies, and 12 in editing and mechanics. Perry County Central’s largest state shortfall was 10 points in reading; it was just 1 point below the state in science and writing. Graduation rates were also high—99% at Hazard and 98% at Perry County Central, compared with 94% statewide—but chronic absenteeism was higher than the state’s 24% at all three schools: 32% at Hazard, 47% at Perry County Central, and 46% at Learning Academy.

Recent results moved in different directions: Perry County Central’s six-subject average rose from 35% to 36%, while Hazard’s fell from 51% to 48%; the two-school average’s lead over the state narrowed from 4 points to 2. Science improved notably at both schools, while Hazard’s writing score fell 9 points. SchoolDigger’s latest rankings favor Hazard too: the 76th percentile and 4 stars, versus Perry County Central’s 41st percentile and 2 stars. In 2024–2025, Hazard had a lower student-teacher ratio (12.8 versus 17.4) and a lower free/reduced lunch eligible share (50% versus 67%); Learning Academy’s ratio was 21.7 and its eligible share was 97%.