For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,417 students in Larue County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Larue County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
2,417 Students
656,857 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
43,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Larue County School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#55 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
87%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,548 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,886 is less than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,548
$14,250
Spending / Student
$11,886
$13,989
Best Larue County School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hodgenville Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Eagle Lane
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3506
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3506
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Lincoln Farm Road
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4112
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4112
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Larue County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
925 S Lincoln Blvd
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-2210
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-2210
Gr: 9-12 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Larue County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 S Lincoln Blvd
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3196
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3196
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
The Life Connection
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81 Bud's Lake Road
Sonora, KY 42776
(270) 324-4956
Sonora, KY 42776
(270) 324-4956
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
208 College St.
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4111
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4111
Gr: PK | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Larue County School District?
Larue County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,417 students.
What is the rank of Larue County School District?
Larue County School District is ranked #57 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Larue County School District?
87% of Larue County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Larue County School District?
Larue County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Larue County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,886 is less than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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