For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 770 students in Larue County, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Larue County, KY is Larue County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Larue County, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Larue County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Larue County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Larue County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Larue County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Larue County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
925 S Lincoln Blvd
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-2210
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-2210
Gr: 9-12 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Larue County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50 School Loop
Buffalo, KY 42716
(270) 358-4113
Buffalo, KY 42716
(270) 358-4113
Gr: K-4 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
917 S Lincoln Blvd
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-8786
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-8786
Gr: 5-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
9050 New Jackson Hwy
Magnolia, KY 42757
(270) 358-4112
Magnolia, KY 42757
(270) 358-4112
Gr: K-4 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Larue County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Larue County, KY include Larue County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Larue County?
1 public high schools are located in Larue County.
What is the racial composition of students in Larue County?
Larue County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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