Total enrollment
3,726
-354 (-9%) vs SY 2020-21
Ohio County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Ohio County, Kentucky reports 11 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 23,735, with a mix of 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high.
4-year change in Ohio County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Ohio County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.3% | #21 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,726 | #49 of 110 | #1,622 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #47 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #80 of 110 | #2,124 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 65.1% | #38 of 110 | #897 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.5% | #51 of 110 | #1,949 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.
Ohio County school rankings
Residents
23,735
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
11
2 districts
Enrollment
3,726
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,798
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
65.1%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
6
2,139 students
Middle
1
523 students
High
4
1,064 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Ohio County Public Schools
3,726 students · 2 districts in Ohio County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Ohio 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+
13.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.9% under 18
Test scores in Ohio County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Fordsville Elementary School· 62.3%
- Ohio County High School· 60.0%
- Southern Elementary School· 58.5%
- Western Elementary School· 58.5%
- Beaver Dam Elementary School· 56.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County High School | Hartford | High | 09-12 | 1,018 | · |
| Wayland Alexander Elementary School | Hartford | Elementary | PK-06 | 635 | · |
| Beaver Dam Elementary School | Beaver Dam | Elementary | PK-06 | 601 | · |
| Ohio County Middle School | Hartford | Middle | 07-08 | 523 | · |
| Southern Elementary School | Beaver Dam | Elementary | PK-06 | 269 | · |
| Fordsville Elementary School | Fordsville | Elementary | PK-06 | 245 | · |
| Western Elementary School | Centertown | Elementary | PK-06 | 221 | · |
| Horse Branch Elementary School | Horse Branch | Elementary | PK-06 | 168 | · |
| Ohio County Day Treatment | Hartford | High | 06-12 | 25 | · |
| Ohio County Alternative Learning Program | Hartford | High | 06-12 | 21 | · |
| Ohio County Area Technology Center | Hartford | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Ohio County
About Ohio County
In Kentucky, Ohio County is a thinly populated county of about 23,735 residents. 11 public schools across the county enrolls about 3,726 students between them.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $57,798, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
For a sense of the school types, Ohio County spans 6 elementary schools (2,139 students), 1 middle school (523), and 4 high schools (1,064).
Ohio County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,726 students across Ohio County.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,726 students, decreased 9% from the 4,080 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Ohio County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data