For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 902 students in Hart County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Hart County, KY are Hart County High School and Caverna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hart County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Hart County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Hart County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hart County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hart County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Caverna High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2276 S Dixie St.
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-2828
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-2828
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hart County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Hart County, KY include Hart County High School and Caverna High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hart County?
2 public high schools are located in Hart County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hart County?
Hart County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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