Total enrollment
5,362
+2,378 (+80%) vs SY 2020-21
Breckinridge County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Breckinridge County in Kentucky is home to 9 public K-12 schools, serving roughly 5,362 students between them, broken out as 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high. Cloverport Independent is the largest district by enrollment.
4-year change in Breckinridge County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Breckinridge County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,362 | #30 of 110 | #1,256 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #50 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.2:1 | #107 of 110 | #2,468 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 56.7% | #83 of 110 | #1,261 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.5% | #37 of 110 | #1,721 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Breckinridge County school rankings
Residents
20,881
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
3 districts
Enrollment
5,362
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$55,843
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.7%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
4
1,270 students
Middle
1
532 students
High
2
875 students
Combined / other
2
2,685 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cloverport Independent
2,685 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Breckinridge County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Virtual Academy | Cloverport | Combined | KG-12 | 2,412 | · |
| Breckinridge County High School | Harned | High | 09-12 | 875 | · |
| Breckinridge County Middle School | Harned | Middle | 06-08 | 532 | · |
| Hardinsburg Elementary School | Hardinsburg | Elementary | PK-05 | 501 | · |
| Irvington Elementary School | Irvington | Elementary | PK-05 | 359 | · |
| Cloverport Independent School | Cloverport | Combined | PK-12 | 273 | · |
| Ben Johnson Elementary School | Mc Daniels | Elementary | PK-05 | 232 | · |
| Custer Elementary School | Custer | Elementary | PK-05 | 178 | · |
| Breckinridge County Area Technology Ctr | Harned | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Breckinridge County
About Breckinridge County
Breckinridge County is a rural-scale county of about 20,881 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system educates approximately 5,362 students across 9 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $55,843, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
Looking at the level breakdown, Breckinridge County covers 4 elementary schools (1,270 students), 1 middle school (532), 2 high schools (875), and 2 combined or other schools.
Cloverport Independent is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,685 students across Breckinridge County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Breckinridge County has grew 80% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,984 students to 5,362.
On allk12, the community for Breckinridge County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data