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6 schools in Hart County

Kentucky · 2,322 students · 5 cities

Hart County, Kentucky operates 6 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 2,322 students (around 387 per school).

4-year change in Hart County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,322
+45 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Hart County ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn KentuckyIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
42.4%#67 of 139N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,322#82 of 158#3,964 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
6#77 of 158N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.7:1#26 of 158#4,002 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
58.1%#104 of 158#3,071 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
16.1%#96 of 137#6,089 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside Hart County

State test results across the district's 6 scored schools run from Hart County High School at 50.7% proficient to Bonnieville Elementary School at 33.3%, a gap of 17.3 points. That is the 67th widest gap among 101 Kentucky districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 6 district schools that reported both years went from 2,374 to 2,322 students (down 2%) and from 158 to 170 full-time teachers (up 8%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Hart County

Hart County is a rural-scale public-school district in Kentucky. The district maintains 6 schools and instructs approximately 2,322 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Hart County spans 5 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 387 in this district, meaningfully below the Kentucky typical of 467.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Hart County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,277 students to 2,322.

On allk12, the community for Hart County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Hart County?
Hart County operates 6 public K-12 schools in Kentucky, serving approximately 2,322 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Hart County?
Hart County includes 5 elementary schools and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Hart County?
Hart County High School is the largest public school in Hart County by enrollment, with approximately 645 students.
What grade levels does Hart County serve?
Hart County serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 6 schools.
What cities does Hart County serve?
Hart County operates schools in Munfordville, Hardyville, Horse Cave, Bonnieville, Cub Run across Kentucky.