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Breckinridge County High School

Q: Is Breckinridge County High School a good school?

Breckinridge County High School ranks 90 th of 254 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

90^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 254 Kentucky High Schools

Better than 65% of Kentucky high schools

Summary

Breckinridge County High School is a public high school located in Harned, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 882 students. The school is part of the Breckinridge County School District, which is ranked 106 out of 157 districts in Kentucky and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Breckinridge County High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Kentucky high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's performance for female students and certain minority student groups is relatively strong, but its performance for white students and students with low socioeconomic status is weaker. The school's proficiency rates in core subject areas are generally on par with or slightly below the state averages, but its writing and editing/mechanics performance is stronger. Breckinridge County High School maintains a high four-year graduation rate and a low dropout rate, but it has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, which is a concern.

Overall, Breckinridge County High School demonstrates a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. By focusing on addressing the identified challenges, particularly in the areas of chronic absenteeism, special education support, and core academic performance, the school can work towards becoming a top-performing high school in Kentucky.

875

Students ?

19.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,428

Per pupil spending ?

53.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2019 E. Highway 60
Harned, KY 40144

(270) 756-3080

District: Breckinridge County

Feeder schools for Breckinridge County High School:

Elementary:	Ben Johnson Elementary School
	Custer Elementary School
	Hardinsburg Elementary School
	Irvington Elementary School
Middle:	Breckinridge County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Hispanic:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 36th percentile in 2018 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 65th (2025) from a 36th-percentile low (2018)

✓Above the Kentucky median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (38% vs 25% Kentucky)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg41%

Kentucky avg39%

90^th of 254

Kentucky public high schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 24% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

106^th of 157Breckinridge County among Kentucky districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	57.2	90 of 254	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.6	126 of 290	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.9	126 of 276	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.7	116 of 271	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.8	99 of 267	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.9	107 of 285	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.2	174 of 271	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.2	149 of 287	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	65.3	86 of 288	70.1%	★★★★☆
2015	69.9	72 of 295	75.6%	★★★★☆
2014	74.5	48 of 290	83.4%	★★★★☆
2013	66.2	83 of 291	71.5%	★★★★☆
2012	62.9	63 of 229	72.5%	★★★★☆
2011	61.0	69 of 226	69.5%	★★★★☆
2010	34.4	162 of 223	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	40.9	135 of 217	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	34.9	150 of 217	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	50.3	97 of 217	55.3%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2018	64.2	26 of 94	72.3%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2022	31.7	109 of 153	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	85.5	10 of 154	93.5%	★★★★★
2019	90.1	9 of 166	94.6%	★★★★★
2018	26.7	134 of 166	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	54.6	96 of 239	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.6	102 of 261	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.6	110 of 253	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.5	114 of 252	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.6	115 of 236	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.2	69 of 249	72.3%	★★★★☆
2018	43.3	145 of 234	38.0%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	73.7	6 of 17	64.7%	★★★★☆
2022	61.6	13 of 38	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.9	29 of 102	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	29.0	97 of 115	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	40.7	149 of 242	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.9	160 of 274	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.3	155 of 272	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.7	107 of 266	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.4	83 of 234	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.6	54 of 254	78.7%	★★★★☆
2018	35.0	170 of 232	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	51.9	99 of 239	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.9	153 of 262	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.3	149 of 259	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.4	125 of 257	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.1	104 of 238	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.7	86 of 251	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.0	152 of 237	35.9%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	52.9	38 of 89	57.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	57.9	23 of 86	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	24.4	138 of 168	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.4	147 of 162	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	58.7	89 of 226	60.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	48.5	120 of 251	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.2	146 of 273	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.7	149 of 264	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.8	134 of 260	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.3	101 of 203	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.7	95 of 219	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	33.6	144 of 198	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)73rd percentile+9 vs school

African American (2018)72nd percentile+37 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)65th percentile~ school

Female (2025)60th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)59th percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)57th percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)52nd percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)38th percentile-26 vs school

Disabled (2022)29th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?

Writing47%~ state avg

Editing and Mechanics45%+4 vs state

Mathematics42%~ state avg

Reading42%-5 vs state

Social Studies42%+4 vs state

Science28%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)	KSA Reading (2025)	KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 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
Breckinridge County High School	Public	9-12	2019 E. Highway 60	Harned	40144	Breckinridge County	Breckinridge County	No	No	No	No	(270) 756-3080	875	46	19.0	53.9%	796 (91.0%)	17 (1.9%)	18 (2.1%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.1%)	57.2	90^th of 254 public high schools	64.6%		54.6	126^th of 290 public high schools	56.6%	36	42.0	42.0	28.0	47.0	42.0	45.0	$12,428	$630	$348	$977	$8,671	$2,780	$11,451
Breckinridge County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	1915 E Hwy 60	Harned	40144	Breckinridge County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(270) 756-2138	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Breckinridge County High School

Is Breckinridge County High School a good school?

Breckinridge County High School ranks 90^th of 254 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Breckinridge County High School?

Breckinridge County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ben Johnson Elementary School
Elementary : Custer Elementary School
Elementary : Hardinsburg Elementary School
Elementary : Irvington Elementary School
Middle : Breckinridge County Middle School

How many students attend Breckinridge County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 875 students attended Breckinridge County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Breckinridge County High School?

Students at Breckinridge County High School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What district is Breckinridge County High School in?

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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