Top Rankings
Ohio 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 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,726 students in Ohio 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 Ohio County School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
3,726 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ohio 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
22%
Graduation Rate
94%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.4%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
12%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
11%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,802 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,739 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$51 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,802
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,739
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ohio County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Horse Branch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11980 Us Hwy 62 E
Horse Branch, KY 42349
(270) 274-4662
Horse Branch, KY 42349
(270) 274-4662
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Ohio County Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1404 S Main St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-7893
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-7893
Gr: 7-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Wayland Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Oakwood Dr
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-3462
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-3462
Gr: PK-6 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3836 Us Hwy 231 S
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-3462
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-3462
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Ohio County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 S Main St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-3366
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-3366
Gr: 9-12 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Fordsville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
359 W Main St
Fordsville, KY 42343
(270) 276-3601
Fordsville, KY 42343
(270) 276-3601
Gr: PK-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Beaver Dam Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
183 Us Hwy 62 E
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-4478
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-4478
Gr: PK-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4008 St Rt 85 E
Centertown, KY 42328
(270) 274-7643
Centertown, KY 42328
(270) 274-7643
Gr: PK-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ohio County School District?
Ohio County School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,726 students.
What is the rank of Ohio County School District?
Ohio County School District is ranked #64 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Ohio County School District?
85% of Ohio County School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ohio County School District?
Ohio County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Ohio County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,739 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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