Breckinridge County Schools & Education
Breckinridge County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,659
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#44
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Breckinridge County
Measured School Summary
Breckinridge County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.3%.
Funding Context
At $6,659 per pupil, Breckinridge County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Breckinridge County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
8 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #44 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
96.3%
2.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,659
$235 below the state average
School coverage
8
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Breckinridge County has 8 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Breckinridge County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Breckinridge County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#44
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Breckinridge County
Elementary to high school visible
2,748 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Cloverport Independent
Other grade structure
283 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Breckinridge County is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Breckinridge County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Breckinridge County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Breckinridge County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Rural Infrastructure for 3,000 Students
Breckinridge County operates eight public schools serving a total enrollment of 3,031 students. This network is managed by two districts and includes four elementary schools and one central middle school.
Outperforming the State in Graduation
The county's 96.3% graduation rate is significantly higher than both the national average (87%) and the state average (93.8%). Breckinridge County manages this achievement with a per-pupil expenditure of $6,659.
Breckinridge County District Leads the Way
The Breckinridge County district is the largest by far, serving 2,748 students. Cloverport Independent is the county's other provider, serving 283 students; no charter schools currently exist in the county.
A Fully Rural Educational Experience
All eight schools in the county are located in rural settings, with an average school size of 433 students. Breckinridge County High School stands as the largest campus, housing 925 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Breckinridge County
Reported Enrollment
3,031
8 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Breckinridge County
Breckinridge County
Cloverport Independent
8 Public Schools in Breckinridge County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckinridge County High School | Record | Breckinridge County | Harned, 40144Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 925 |
| Breckinridge County Middle School | Record | Breckinridge County | Harned, 40144Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 553 |
| Hardinsburg Elementary School | Record | Breckinridge County | Hardinsburg, 40143Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 504 |
| Irvington Elementary School | Record | Breckinridge County | Irvington, 40146Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 368 |
| Cloverport Independent School | Record | Cloverport Independent | Cloverport, 40111Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 283 |
| Ben Johnson Elementary School | Record | Breckinridge County | Mc Daniels, 40152Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 229 |
| Custer Elementary School | Record | Breckinridge County | Custer, 40115Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 169 |
| Breckinridge County Area Technology Ctr | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Harned, 40144Rural: Distant | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Breckinridge County High School
Breckinridge County
Harned, 40144 / Rural: Distant
Breckinridge County Middle School
Breckinridge County
Harned, 40144 / Rural: Distant
Hardinsburg Elementary School
Breckinridge County
Hardinsburg, 40143 / Rural: Distant
Irvington Elementary School
Breckinridge County
Irvington, 40146 / Rural: Distant
Cloverport Independent School
Cloverport Independent
Cloverport, 40111 / Rural: Distant
Ben Johnson Elementary School
Breckinridge County
Mc Daniels, 40152 / Rural: Distant
Custer Elementary School
Breckinridge County
Custer, 40115 / Rural: Distant
Breckinridge County Area Technology Ctr
Kentucky Tech System
Harned, 40144 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,659
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Breckinridge County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Breckinridge County, Kentucky?
Breckinridge County operates eight public schools serving a total enrollment of 3,031 students. This network is managed by two districts and includes four elementary schools and one central middle school.
How do schools in Breckinridge County perform academically?
The county's 96.3% graduation rate is significantly higher than both the national average (87%) and the state average (93.8%). Breckinridge County manages this achievement with a per-pupil expenditure of $6,659.
What are the major school districts in Breckinridge County, Kentucky?
The Breckinridge County district is the largest by far, serving 2,748 students. Cloverport Independent is the county's other provider, serving 283 students; no charter schools currently exist in the county.
What is the school experience like in Breckinridge County?
All eight schools in the county are located in rural settings, with an average school size of 433 students. Breckinridge County High School stands as the largest campus, housing 925 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.