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Best Ohio County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,876 students in Ohio County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Ohio County, KY are Ohio County Alternative Learning Program, Ohio County Day Treatment and Horse Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ohio County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ohio County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 W Render St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Ohio County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 W Render St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Horse Branch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11980 Us Hwy 62 E
Horse Branch, KY 42349
(270) 274-4662
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Ohio County Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1404 S Main St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-7893
Gr: 7-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Wayland Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1250 Oakwood Dr
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-3462
Gr: PK-6 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3836 Us Hwy 231 S
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-3462
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Ohio County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 S Main St
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-3366
Gr: 9-12 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Fordsville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
359 W Main St
Fordsville, KY 42343
(270) 276-3601
Gr: PK-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Beaver Dam Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
183 Us Hwy 62 E
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-4478
Gr: PK-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4008 St Rt 85 E
Centertown, KY 42328
(270) 274-7643
Gr: PK-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Ohio County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1406 South Main Street
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 274-9612
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ohio County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Ohio County, KY include Ohio County Alternative Learning Program, Ohio County Day Treatment and Horse Branch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ohio County?
12 public schools are located in Ohio County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio County?
Ohio County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ohio County are often viewed compared to one another?

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