Total enrollment
2,646
-60 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
Hart County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Hart County is a Kentucky county whose public-school system spans 8 campuses and approximately 2,646 students. Median household income runs about $52,285. By level, that breaks down as 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Hart County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 91%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
2,646
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,285
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.8%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
5
1,677 students
Middle
1
115 students
High
2
854 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hart County Public Schools
2,322 students · 2 districts in Hart County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hart 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+
12.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
40
24.4% under 18
Test scores in Hart County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Hart County High School· 59.0%
- Legrande Elementary School· 53.3%
- Cub Run Elementary School· 47.0%
- Munfordville Elementary School· 46.5%
- Caverna High School· 39.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Caverna Middle School· 31.7%
- Bonnieville Elementary School· 36.7%
- Memorial Elementary School· 37.3%
- Caverna High School· 39.0%
- Munfordville Elementary School· 46.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart County High School | Munfordville | High | 09-12 | 645 | · |
| Munfordville Elementary School | Munfordville | Elementary | PK-08 | 489 | · |
| Memorial Elementary School | Hardyville | Elementary | PK-08 | 335 | · |
| Legrande Elementary School | Horse Cave | Elementary | PK-08 | 327 | · |
| Bonnieville Elementary School | Bonnieville | Elementary | PK-08 | 313 | · |
| Cub Run Elementary School | Cub Run | Elementary | PK-08 | 213 | · |
| Caverna High School | Horse Cave | High | 09-12 | 209 | · |
| Caverna Middle School | Horse Cave | Middle | 06-08 | 115 | · |
Cities in Hart County
About Hart County
In Kentucky, Hart County is a compact county of about 19,603 residents. 8 public schools across the county teaches about 2,646 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $52,285, about 12% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 8% noticeably below the Kentucky median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Hart County comprises 5 elementary schools (1,677 students), 1 middle school (115), and 2 high schools (854).
Hart County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,322 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Hart County has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,706 students to 2,646.
On allk12, the community for Hart County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Hart County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data