Is LaRue County High School a good school?

LaRue County High School ranks 79 th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend LaRue County High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 744 students attended LaRue County High School.

What is the racial makeup of LaRue County High School?

Students at LaRue County High School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into LaRue County High School?

LaRue County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Elementary : Hodgenville Elementary School Middle : LaRue County Middle School

LaRue County High School

Summary:

LaRue County High School is a public high school located in Hodgenville, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 744 students. The school is part of the LaRue County School District, which is ranked 53 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

LaRue County High School has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Kentucky high schools over the past decade, reaching as high as the top 7% in 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. The school's performance on state assessments is generally above the state average, with students scoring higher in areas like Reading, Writing, and Social Studies. However, the school's performance in Mathematics has been more mixed, with scores sometimes falling below the state average. The school has shown strong performance for its Hispanic and female student populations, but more variable performance for special education and gifted and talented students.

Compared to the nearby Hardin County schools, LaRue County High School has maintained a very high four-year graduation rate, reaching 98.9% in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's relatively high per-student spending and student-teacher ratio suggest the district is investing resources into the school, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. While the Hardin County schools have also performed well, LaRue County High School stands out as a consistently top-performing school in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

925 S Lincoln Blvd
Hodgenville, KY 42748

(270) 358-2210

District: LaRue County

SchoolDigger Rank:
79^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,380

Feeder schools for LaRue County High School:

Elementary:	Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
	Hodgenville Elementary School
Middle:	LaRue County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 744

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.9%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details LaRue County High School ranks better than 72.8% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.92. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at LaRue County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at LaRue County High School is $12,380.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

LaRue County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks LaRue County High School 79^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See LaRue County High School in the ranking list.)

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LaRue County:

SchoolDigger ranks LaRue County 53^rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for LaRue County High School

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Rank History for all students at LaRue County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	45.24	115^th	217	47.0%
2008	66.44	48^th	217	77.9%
2009	60.86	69^th	217	68.2%
2010	56.82	81^st	223	63.7%
2011	62.17	66^th	226	70.8%
2012	74.17	35^th	229	84.7%
2013	68.97	69^th	291	76.3%
2014	83.07	28^th	290	90.3%
2015	86.05	18^th	295	93.9%
2016	87.10	21^st	288	92.7%
2017	85.50	20^th	287	93.0%
2018	67.59	74^th	271	72.7%
2019	64.69	80^th	285	71.9%
2021	47.58	116^th	267	56.6%
2022	61.46	85^th	271	68.6%
2023	58.30	94^th	276	65.9%
2024	67.92	79^th	290	72.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at LaRue County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	66.98	59^th	226	73.9%
2023	51.88	55^th	162	66.0%
2024	30.85	120^th	168	28.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at LaRue County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	61.90	72^nd	232	69.0%
2019	62.01	86^th	254	66.1%
2021	46.89	110^th	234	53.0%
2022	66.12	55^th	266	79.3%
2023	44.57	146^th	272	46.3%
2024	65.37	68^th	274	75.2%

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Rank History for Female students at LaRue County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	67.56	66^th	234	71.8%
2019	59.96	94^th	249	62.2%
2021	44.52	122^nd	236	48.3%
2022	73.64	40^th	252	84.1%
2023	54.42	106^th	253	58.1%
2024	68.46	65^th	261	75.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at LaRue County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	49.10	71^st	166	57.2%
2019	56.86	58^th	166	65.1%
2021	60.85	44^th	154	71.4%
2022	48.82	60^th	153	60.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at LaRue County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	79.26	10^th	115	91.3%
2019	60.20	35^th	102	65.7%
2022	42.61	26^th	38	31.6%

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Rank History for Male students at LaRue County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	64.24	71^st	237	70.0%
2019	70.98	52^nd	251	79.3%
2021	48.47	95^th	238	60.1%
2022	53.56	94^th	257	63.4%
2023	62.09	72^nd	259	72.2%
2024	57.63	98^th	262	62.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at LaRue County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	54.66	33^rd	80	58.8%
2019	74.52	18^th	88	79.5%
2021	36.26	59^th	92	35.9%
2022	90.83	8^th	114	93.0%
2024	82.80	12^th	124	90.3%

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Rank History for White students at LaRue County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	59.92	66^th	198	66.7%
2019	58.83	84^th	219	61.6%
2021	36.94	118^th	203	41.9%
2022	52.41	111^th	260	57.3%
2023	52.34	108^th	264	59.1%
2024	59.05	97^th	273	64.5%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for LaRue County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	620	27	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	649
1989	600	33	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	635
1990	587	28	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	619
1991	582	25	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	609
1992	558	32	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	594
1993	601	31	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	634
1994	579	32	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
1995	623	45	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	670
1996	623	45	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	670
1997	634	37	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	675
1998	666	32	6	1	3	n/a	n/a	4	712
1999	695	30	7	1	4	n/a	n/a	2	739
2000	723	23	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	5	761
2001	657	21	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	5	689
2002	681	27	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	713
2003	681	27	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	713
2004	652	37	4	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	701
2005	666	36	2	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	714
2006	730	41	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	781
2007	737	47	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	7	803
2008	695	33	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	6	745
2009	708	32	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	5	757
2010	670	34	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	16	729
2011	650	31	2	10	1	0	5	0	699
2012	657	26	3	21	2	0	11	0	720
2013	631	24	3	22	2	0	25	0	707
2014	652	20	7	31	2	0	22	0	734
2015	660	21	5	35	2	0	28	0	751
2016	654	34	9	30	3	0	27	0	757
2017	656	27	8	38	3	0	21	0	753
2018	628	31	5	42	3	1	26	0	736
2019	590	21	6	43	5	2	22	0	689
2020	611	19	3	44	3	2	24	0	706
2021	631	14	3	41	4	2	26	0	721
2022	637	9	3	50	3	1	29	0	732
2023	654	12	1	53	1	0	23	0	744

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at LaRue County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	649	36.7	17.6	n/a
1989	635	36.1	17.5	n/a
1990	619	35.9	17.2	n/a
1991	609	36.4	16.7	n/a
1992	594	36.4	16.3	n/a
1993	634	37.2	17.0	n/a
1994	611	37.2	16.4	n/a
1995	670	39.1	17.1	n/a
1996	670	39.1	17.1	n/a
1997	675	38.2	17.7	26.2
1998	712	40.8	17.5	27.1
1999	739	43.0	17.2	27.7
2000	761	47.3	16.1	29.2
2001	689	42.5	16.2	29.8
2002	713	41.5	17.2	52.2
2003	713	41.5	17.2	52.2
2004	701	37.5	18.7	n/a
2005	714	37.0	19.3	n/a
2006	781	41.5	18.8	38.9
2007	803	47.0	17.1	43.5
2008	745	39.0	19.1	43
2009	757	39.5	19.2	47.9
2010	729	34.2	21.3	51.1
2011	699	41.1	16.9	49.4
2012	720	40.9	17.5	48.6
2013	707	41.9	16.8	49.6
2014	734	41.4	17.6	49
2015	751	43.0	17.4	50.6
2016	757	43.0	17.6	53.9
2017	753	42.6	17.6	52.6
2018	736	42.5	17.2	50.4
2019	689	39.3	17.5	55
2020	706	39.8	17.7	49.4
2021	721	39.5	18.2	53.3
2022	732	44.6	16.3	48.4
2023	744	44.0	16.9	46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio LaRue County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	649	36.7	17.6	n/a
1989	635	36.1	17.5	n/a
1990	619	35.9	17.2	n/a
1991	609	36.4	16.7	n/a
1992	594	36.4	16.3	n/a
1993	634	37.2	17.0	n/a
1994	611	37.2	16.4	n/a
1995	670	39.1	17.1	n/a
1996	670	39.1	17.1	n/a
1997	675	38.2	17.7	26.2
1998	712	40.8	17.5	27.1
1999	739	43.0	17.2	27.7
2000	761	47.3	16.1	29.2
2001	689	42.5	16.2	29.8
2002	713	41.5	17.2	52.2
2003	713	41.5	17.2	52.2
2004	701	37.5	18.7	n/a
2005	714	37.0	19.3	n/a
2006	781	41.5	18.8	38.9
2007	803	47.0	17.1	43.5
2008	745	39.0	19.1	43
2009	757	39.5	19.2	47.9
2010	729	34.2	21.3	51.1
2011	699	41.1	16.9	49.4
2012	720	40.9	17.5	48.6
2013	707	41.9	16.8	49.6
2014	734	41.4	17.6	49
2015	751	43.0	17.4	50.6
2016	757	43.0	17.6	53.9
2017	753	42.6	17.6	52.6
2018	736	42.5	17.2	50.4
2019	689	39.3	17.5	55
2020	706	39.8	17.7	49.4
2021	721	39.5	18.2	53.3
2022	732	44.6	16.3	48.4
2023	744	44.0	16.9	46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for LaRue County High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$346 (3.0%)	$64 (0.6%)	$410 (3.6%)	$8,306 (73.2%)	$1,601 (14.1%)	$9,907 (87.3%)	$11,354
2019	$366 (3.0%)	$142 (1.2%)	$508 (4.2%)	$8,709 (72.3%)	$1,742 (14.5%)	$10,451 (86.8%)	$12,039
2020	$316 (2.2%)	$428 (3.0%)	$744 (5.2%)	$8,655 (61.0%)	$841 (5.9%)	$9,495 (66.9%)	$14,188
2021	$299 (2.2%)	$301 (2.2%)	$600 (4.4%)	$8,646 (62.8%)	$1,179 (8.6%)	$9,825 (71.4%)	$13,763
2022	$406 (3.3%)	$516 (4.2%)	$921 (7.4%)	$8,711 (70.4%)	$1,714 (13.8%)	$10,425 (84.2%)	$12,380

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on LaRue County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 80^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 94^th of 276 High schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (LaRue County High School)	53.1	52	1.1%
11th Grade English (LaRue County)	52.5	50	2.5%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (LaRue County High School)	31.3	32	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (LaRue County)	30.9	31	0.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (LaRue County High School)	51.3	47	4.3%
11th Grade Reading (LaRue County)	50.6	45	5.6%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	689	744	8%
African American	21	12	42.9%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	6	1	83.3%
Hispanic	43	53	23.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	590	654	10.8%
Two or More Races	22	23	4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55%	46.5%	8.5%

Schools Near LaRue County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
LaRue County High School	Public	9-12	925 S Lincoln Blvd	Hodgenville	42748	Larue County	LaRue County	No	No	No	No	(270) 358-2210	744	44	16.9	46.5%	654 (87.9%)	12 (1.6%)	53 (7.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.1%)	67.9	79^th of 290 public high schools	72.8%		58.3	94^th of 276 public high schools	65.9%	15	39.0	54.0	60.0	46.0	48.0	41.0	33.0	42.0	$12,380	$406	$516	$921	$8,711	$1,714	$10,425
Glen Dale Center	Public	7-12	1030 Commerce Dr	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Elizabethtown Independent	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(270) 506-1215	12	2	6.0	33.3%	9 (75.0%)	3 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Elizabethtown High School	Public	9-12	620 N Mulberry St	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Elizabethtown Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 769-3381	824	46	18.0	36.4%	539 (65.4%)	91 (11.0%)	82 (10.0%)	25 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	82 (10.0%)	68.8	75^th of 290 public high schools	74.1%		73.3	46^th of 276 public high schools	83.3%	29	42.0	51.0	33.0	41.0	48.0	59.0	42.0	61.0	$12,572	$466	$644	$1,110	$8,727	$1,922	$10,649
Central Hardin High School	Public	9-12	3040 Leitchfield Rd	Cecilia	42724	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 737-6800	1,914	92	20.7	36.9%	1,628 (85.1%)	57 (3.0%)	112 (5.9%)	18 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	94 (4.9%)	65.7	87^th of 290 public high schools	70.0%		71.2	52^nd of 276 public high schools	81.2%	35	36.0	43.0	46.0	39.0	52.0	52.0	43.0	52.0	$21,302	$1,182	$935	$2,121	$16,277	$2,905	$19,182
Early College and Career Center	Public	9-12	200 University Drive	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	No	(270) 769-7930	0	20	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hardin County Day Treatment Center	Public	6-12	643 Westport Road	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	No	(270) 769-8800	13	5	2.6	84.6%	6 (46.2%)	3 (23.1%)	4 (30.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
John Hardin High School	Public	9-12	384 W A Jenkins Rd	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 769-8906	790	55	14.4	52.4%	442 (55.9%)	146 (18.5%)	81 (10.3%)	16 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	101 (12.8%)	77.8	37^th of 290 public high schools	87.2%		63	76^th of 276 public high schools	72.5%	39	44.0	56.0	53.0	47.0	54.0	58.0	38.0	49.0	$26,767	$1,587	$1,022	$2,617	$20,373	$3,777	$24,150

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Rank History for Hispanic students at LaRue County High School

Rank History for White students at LaRue County High School

Enrollment information for LaRue County High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at LaRue County High School

Student/Teacher Ratio LaRue County High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for LaRue County High School

Impact of COVID-19 on LaRue County High School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near LaRue County High School