For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,707 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 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
2,707 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
22%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.44
# American Indian Students
8 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
57 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
2,441 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
90%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
126 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
160
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
216
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
174
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
180
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
149
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
159
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
192
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
230
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
225
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
237
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
2
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,545 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,453 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,545
$14,317
Spending / Student
$16,453
$14,055
Best Breckinridge County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardinsburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1340 East Hwy 60
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3114
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3114
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Irvington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Wildcat Way
Irvington, KY 40146
(270) 756-3050
Irvington, KY 40146
(270) 756-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Breckinridge County Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1877 E. Highway 60
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-3060
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-3060
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #44.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
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: #55.
Breckinridge County High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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: #66.
Ben Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Breckinridge County School District?
Breckinridge County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,707 students.
What is the rank of Breckinridge County School District?
Breckinridge County School District is ranked #57 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Breckinridge County School District?
Breckinridge County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Breckinridge County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,453 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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