Total enrollment
651
+9 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Horse Cave
Kentucky · Public K-12
In total, Horse Cave hosts 3 public K-12 schools with about 651 students, an average of 217 per campus.
7-year change in Horse Cave
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 85%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
8%
was 6%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caverna High School | High | 09-12 | 209 |
| Caverna Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 115 |
| Legrande Elementary School | Elementary | PK-08 | 327 |
About Horse Cave
Across Horse Cave, Kentucky, 3 public schools enrolls about 651 students between them.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Horse Cave average about 217 students each, 54% meaningfully below the Kentucky norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 642 students in SY 2017-18 versus 651 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 85% to 80%.
On allk12, the community for Horse Cave discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.