For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,901 students in Breckinridge County, KY (there are , serving 323 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Breckinridge County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Breckinridge County, KY are Hardinsburg Elementary School, Irvington Elementary School and Cloverport Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Breckinridge County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Breckinridge County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Breckinridge County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardinsburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1340 East Hwy 60
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Irvington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Wildcat Way
Irvington, KY 40146
(270) 756-3050
Irvington, KY 40146
(270) 756-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Cloverport Independent School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Poplar Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Grades: PK-12
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Breckinridge County Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1877 E. Highway 60
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-3060
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-3060
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #55.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14880 Hwy 690
Custer, KY 40115
(270) 756-3040
Custer, KY 40115
(270) 756-3040
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Rank: #66.
Breckinridge County High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2019 E. Highway 60
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-3080
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-3080
Grades: 9-12
| 882 students
Rank: #77.
Ben Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13598 S. Hwy 259
Mc Daniels, KY 40152
(270) 756-3070
Mc Daniels, KY 40152
(270) 756-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
Breckinridge County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1915 E Hwy 60
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-2138
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-2138
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Poplar Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Grades: K-12
| 937 students
Breckinridge County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
419 E Third St
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Grades: PK-4
| 499 students
301 Poplar Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
301 Popular Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
301 Poplar Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Breckinridge County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Breckinridge County, KY include Hardinsburg Elementary School, Irvington Elementary School and Cloverport Independent School.
How many public schools are located in Breckinridge County?
9 public schools are located in Breckinridge County.
What percentage of students in Breckinridge County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Breckinridge County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Breckinridge County?
Breckinridge County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Breckinridge County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Breckinridge County include: Cloverport Independent School vs. Breckinridge County Middle School, Breckinridge County Middle School vs. Cloverport Independent School
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