Top Rankings
Hart County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,322 students in Hart County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Hart County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
2,322 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hart County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
91%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,138 is higher than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,587 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,138
$14,269
Spending / Student
$13,587
$14,008
Best Hart County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Munfordville Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 W Union St
Munfordville, KY 42765
(270) 524-4651
Munfordville, KY 42765
(270) 524-4651
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Cub Run Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 E Gap Hill Rd
Cub Run, KY 42729
(270) 524-2925
Cub Run, KY 42729
(270) 524-2925
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bonnieville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7874 N Dixie Hwy
Bonnieville, KY 42713
(270) 531-1111
Bonnieville, KY 42713
(270) 531-1111
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hart County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1014 S Dixie Hwy
Munfordville, KY 42765
(270) 524-2332
Munfordville, KY 42765
(270) 524-2332
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 North Jackson Highway
Hardyville, KY 42746
(270) 528-2271
Hardyville, KY 42746
(270) 528-2271
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Legrande Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
70 Legrande School Road
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 786-2746
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 786-2746
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hart County School District?
Hart County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,322 students.
What is the rank of Hart County School District?
Hart County School District is ranked #119 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hart County School District?
91% of Hart County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hart County School District?
Hart County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Hart County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,587 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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