Total enrollment
2,448
+130 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Larue County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Public-school families in Larue County pick from 6 schools serving the county's roughly 2,448 K-12 students, with a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Larue County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Larue County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.5% | #56 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,448 | #71 of 110 | #2,036 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #71 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.8:1 | #65 of 110 | #2,016 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 58.2% | #74 of 110 | #1,196 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.3% | #52 of 110 | #1,954 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.
Residents
15,107
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,448
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$67,067
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
58.2%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
1,133 students
Middle
1
522 students
High
1
754 students
Combined / other
1
39 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
LaRue County Public Schools
2,448 students · 1 district in Larue County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Larue 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+
15.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.5% under 18
Test scores in Larue County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- LaRue County Middle School· 55.7%
- LaRue County High School· 49.0%
- Hodgenville Elementary School· 47.0%
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary School· 43.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaRue County High School | Hodgenville | High | 09-12 | 754 | · |
| Hodgenville Elementary School | Hodgenville | Elementary | KG-05 | 533 | · |
| LaRue County Middle School | Hodgenville | Middle | 06-08 | 522 | · |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | Hodgenville | Elementary | KG-05 | 482 | · |
| Preschool on College Street | Hodgenville | Elementary | PK-PK | 118 | · |
| The Life Connection | Sonora | Combined | 04-12 | 39 | · |
Cities in Larue County
About Larue County
Larue County is a rural-scale county of about 15,107 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system instructs approximately 2,448 students across 6 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $67,067 a year, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 18% noticeably above the Kentucky median.
For a sense of the school types, Larue County is made up of 3 elementary schools (1,133 students), 1 middle school (522), 1 high school (754), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Larue County is LaRue County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 2,448 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,448 students, climbed 6% from the 2,318 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Larue County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data