For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,869 students in Ohio 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 Ohio County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
3,869 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
22%

Graduation Rate
91%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
417 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
10%
# Black Students
24 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
3,354 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
87%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
173
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
255
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
299
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
306
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
282
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
267
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
294
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
255
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
294
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
286
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
310
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
296
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
297
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
6
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,110 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,243 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$9,360 MM

Spending
$47 MM
$9,189 MM

Revenue / Student
$13,110
$14,242

Spending / Student
$12,243
$13,981

Best Ohio County School District Public Schools (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.
Horse Branch Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11980 Us Hwy 62 E
Horse Branch, KY 42349
(270) 274-4662
Horse Branch, KY 42349
(270) 274-4662
Grades: PK-6
| 188 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 238 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3836 Us Hwy 231 S
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-3462
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-3462
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Rank: #99.
Beaver Dam Elementary School
(Math: 22% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 564 students
Rank: #1010.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 224 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ohio County School District?
Ohio County School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,869 students.
What is the rank of Ohio County School District?
Ohio County School District is ranked #77 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio County School District?
87% of Ohio County School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 $12,243 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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