Top Rankings
Larue County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,345 students in Larue County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Larue County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,345 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Larue 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.44
# American Indian Students
7 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
139 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
43 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
2,057 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
88%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
89 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
165
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
142
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
172
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
177
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
153
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
166
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
198
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
188
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
211
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
197
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
177
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
173
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
3
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,933 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,251 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,933
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,251
$14,055
Best Larue County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Larue County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 S Lincoln Blvd
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-2210
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-2210
Grades: 9-12
| 732 students
Rank: #22.
Hodgenville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33 Eagle Lane
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3506
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3506
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Larue County Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
911 S Lincoln Blvd
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3196
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3196
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #44.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Lincoln Farm Road
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4112
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4112
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #55.
The Life Connection
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
81 Bud's Lake Road
Sonora, KY 42776
(270) 324-4956
Sonora, KY 42776
(270) 324-4956
Grades: 4-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
208 College St.
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4111
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4111
Grades: PK
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Larue County School District?
Larue County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,345 students.
What is the rank of Larue County School District?
Larue County School District is ranked #81 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Larue County School District?
88% of Larue County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Larue County School District?
Larue County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Larue County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,251 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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