Larue County High School
- Larue County High School serves 753 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Larue County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Larue County High School's student population of 753 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 753 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Larue County High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Larue County High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #179 out of 1,251 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 6% |
| Black | 3% | 11% |
| White | 88% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | LaRue County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Larue County High School is The Life Connection (6.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Larue County Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Larue County Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hodgenville Larue County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 530 students
0.0 miles
911 S Lincoln Blvd
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270)358-3196 0.0 6-8 530 - Hodgenville Hodgenville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 528 students
0.3 miles
33 Eagle Lane
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270)358-3506 0.3 PK-5 528 - Hodgenville Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 510 students
0.8 miles
2101 Lincoln Farm Road
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270)358-4112 0.8 PK-5 510 - Sonora The Life Connection Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 39 students
6.8 miles
81 Bud's Lake Rd
Sonora, KY 42776
(270)324-4956 6.8 5-12 39 - Sonora Creekside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 458 students
9.4 miles
151 Horseshoe Bend Rd
Sonora, KY 42776
(270)369-8460 9.4 PK-5 458
School Reviews
| 5 this school is a good school - Posted by Student/Alumni - haley |
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