Breckinridge County School District

86 Airport Rd
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,677 students in Breckinridge County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Breckinridge County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
2,677 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Breckinridge County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#66 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

37%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

48%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

25%
22%
91%
91.4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
30.5%
28%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.48

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
90%
71%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,134 is higher than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,258 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$11,498 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$41 MM
$11,295 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$21,134
$17,532

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,258
$17,223

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Breckinridge County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardinsburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1340 East Hwy 60
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Irvington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Wildcat Way
Irvington, KY 40146
(270) 756-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Breckinridge County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1877 E. Highway 60
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-3060
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14880 Hwy 690
Custer, KY 40115
(270) 756-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Breckinridge County High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2019 E. Highway 60
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-3080
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Ben Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13598 S. Hwy 259
Mc Daniels, KY 40152
(270) 756-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Breckinridge County School District?
Breckinridge County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,677 students.
What is the rank of Breckinridge County School District?
Breckinridge County School District is ranked #68 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Breckinridge County School District?
90% of Breckinridge County School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Breckinridge County School District?
Breckinridge County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Breckinridge County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,258 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,677 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 25% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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