For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,113 students in Breckinridge County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Breckinridge County, KY are Cloverport Independent School and Breckinridge County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Breckinridge County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Breckinridge County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Breckinridge County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Breckinridge County High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Breckinridge County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 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 high schools in Breckinridge County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Breckinridge County, KY include Cloverport Independent School and Breckinridge County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Breckinridge County?
4 public high schools are located in Breckinridge County.
What is the racial composition of students in Breckinridge County?
Breckinridge County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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