For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,113 students in Breckinridge County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Breckinridge County, KY are Cloverport Independent School and Breckinridge County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Breckinridge County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Breckinridge County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Breckinridge County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Breckinridge County High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Breckinridge County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cloverport Independent School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Poplar Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Breckinridge County High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2019 E. Highway 60
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-3080
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-3080
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
301 Poplar Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Gr: K-12 | 2,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Breckinridge County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
419 E Third St
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Gr: PK-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
301 Poplar Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Gr: 9-12
301 Popular Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Gr: 6-8
301 Poplar Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Breckinridge County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Breckinridge County, KY include Cloverport Independent School and Breckinridge County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Breckinridge County?
4 public high schools are located in Breckinridge County.
What is the racial composition of students in Breckinridge County?
Breckinridge County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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