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Breckinridge County

Kentucky · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 3,031 students, in a county of 20,881 residents.

Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
3,031
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,843
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
35.2%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Breckinridge County
2,748 students · 3 districts in Breckinridge County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Breckinridge County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
0%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.8% under 18

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Breckinridge County High SchoolHarnedHigh09-12925·
Breckinridge County Middle SchoolHarnedMiddle06-08553·
Hardinsburg Elementary SchoolHardinsburgElementaryPK-05504·
Irvington Elementary SchoolIrvingtonElementaryPK-05368·
Cloverport Independent SchoolCloverportOtherPK-12283·
Ben Johnson Elementary SchoolMc DanielsElementaryPK-05229·
Custer Elementary SchoolCusterElementaryPK-05169·
Breckinridge County Area Technology CtrHarnedHigh08-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Breckinridge County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 3,031.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Breckinridge County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Breckinridge County?
Breckinridge County is the largest school district in Breckinridge County, serving approximately 2,748 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Breckinridge County?
Breckinridge County has roughly 20,881 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Breckinridge County?
Median household income in Breckinridge County is $55,843, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 16.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Breckinridge County?
Approximately 14.2% of adults 25 and older in Breckinridge County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Breckinridge County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 35.2% of students in Breckinridge County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Breckinridge County schools?
Across Breckinridge County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Breckinridge County?
Breckinridge County residents are approximately 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Breckinridge County is owner-occupied?
Breckinridge County has about 10,799 housing units, of which roughly 81.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data