For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,377 students in Hartford, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Hartford, KY are Ohio County Alternative Learning Program, Ohio County Day Treatment and Ohio County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hartford, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 W Render St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ohio County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 W Render St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Ohio County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1404 S Main St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-7893
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-7893
Grades: 7-8
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Ohio County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 S Main St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-3366
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-3366
Grades: 9-12
| 1,129 students
Rank: #55.
Wayland Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Oakwood Dr
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-3462
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-3462
Grades: PK-6
| 639 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ohio County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1406 South Main Street
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-9612
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-9612
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hartford, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Hartford, KY include Ohio County Alternative Learning Program, Ohio County Day Treatment and Ohio County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hartford?
6 public schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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