For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,016 students in Breckinridge County, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 349 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Breckinridge County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Breckinridge County, KY are Hardinsburg Elementary School, Breckinridge County Middle School and Irvington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Breckinridge County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Breckinridge County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Breckinridge County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardinsburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1340 East Hwy 60
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3114
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3114
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Breckinridge County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1877 E. Highway 60
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-3060
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-3060
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Irvington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Wildcat Way
Irvington, KY 40146
(270) 756-3050
Irvington, KY 40146
(270) 756-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cloverport Independent School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Poplar Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Grades: PK-12
| 309 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14880 Hwy 690
Custer, KY 40115
(270) 756-3040
Custer, KY 40115
(270) 756-3040
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: #66.
Breckinridge County High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2019 E. Highway 60
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-3080
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-3080
Grades: 9-12
| 890 students
Rank: #77.
Ben Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13598 S. Hwy 259
Mc Daniels, KY 40152
(270) 756-3070
Mc Daniels, KY 40152
(270) 756-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: n/an/a
Breckinridge County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1915 E Hwy 60
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-2138
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-2138
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Breckinridge County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
419 E Third St
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Grades: PK-4
| 499 students
301 Poplar Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
301 Popular Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
301 Poplar Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Breckinridge County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Breckinridge County, KY include Hardinsburg Elementary School, Breckinridge County Middle School and Irvington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Breckinridge County, KY?
8 public schools are located in Breckinridge County, KY.
What percentage of students in Breckinridge County, KY go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Breckinridge County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Breckinridge County, KY?
Breckinridge County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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