Breckinridge County

The Breckinridge County school district in Kentucky consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 93 out of 159 in Kentucky and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district, Hardinsburg Elementary School consistently performs above the county and state averages on test scores, particularly in mathematics and reading, and has the highest statewide ranking among the elementary schools. Irvington Elementary School also shows strong performance in reading, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade reading proficiency rates above the county and state averages. At the high school level, Breckinridge County High School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and has a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.4%, with test scores in English and Reading above the county and state averages.

The data reveals a significant disparity in academic performance between the schools, with Hardinsburg and Irvington Elementary outperforming the other elementary schools, and Breckinridge County High School outperforming the middle school. The schools with higher per-student spending tend to have better academic outcomes, suggesting a potential link between funding and student achievement. Additionally, the schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as Ben Johnson Elementary and Custer Elementary, generally have lower test scores, indicating that socioeconomic factors may play a role in student performance.