Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Ohio County High School

Q: Is Ohio County High School a good school?

Ohio County High School ranks 27 th of 254 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

27^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 254 Kentucky High Schools

Better than 89% of Kentucky high schools

Summary

Ohio County High School is a public high school located in Hartford, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,129 students. The school is part of the Ohio County School District, which is ranked 38 out of 157 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ohio County High School has consistently ranked in the top 50 high schools in Kentucky over the past several years, with a current ranking of 27 out of 254 high schools in the state for the 2024-2025 school year. The school's performance on state assessments, such as the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) and ACT, is generally above the state average across various subject areas, including mathematics, reading, writing, and social studies. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 56% of 10th-grade students at Ohio County High School were proficient or better in KSA Mathematics, compared to 54% in the Ohio County district and 41% statewide. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.2% to 96.4% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average.

Compared to the nearby Butler County High School, which is ranked lower in the state and has lower academic achievement, graduation rates, and higher chronic absenteeism, Ohio County High School stands out as a high-performing school within the state of Kentucky. The school's strong performance across various student subgroups, including traditionally underserved populations, suggests a focus on equity and ensuring that all students have access to quality education and support.

1,018

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,413

Per pupil spending ?

57.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 S Main St
Hartford, KY 42347

(270) 274-3366

District: Ohio County

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.1%

Hispanic:

11.6%

Two or more races:

2.4%

See top rated Kentucky high schools

Compare Ohio County High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 59th percentile in 2015 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kentucky average (52% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Kentucky high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 30 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (34% vs 25% Kentucky)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

Kentucky avg39%

27^th of 254

Kentucky public high schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 30 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to top 11% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Kentucky High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

38^th of 157Ohio 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	82.5	27 of 254	89.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.2	50 of 290	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	55.2	107 of 276	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.3	83 of 271	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	76.3	31 of 267	88.4%	★★★★☆
2019	59.0	100 of 285	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.3	75 of 271	72.3%	★★★★☆
2017	59.6	120 of 287	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.7	147 of 288	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	58.9	121 of 295	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.9	147 of 290	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	60.6	103 of 291	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	28.8	182 of 229	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	56.7	82 of 226	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	74.4	39 of 223	82.5%	★★★★☆
2009	64.8	56 of 217	74.2%	★★★★☆
2008	62.0	57 of 217	73.7%	★★★★☆
2007	68.6	53 of 217	75.6%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2022	45.6	66 of 153	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.9	22 of 154	85.7%	★★★★☆
2019	25.8	135 of 166	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.6	141 of 166	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2022	27.0	30 of 37	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	80.6	28 of 239	88.3%	★★★★☆
2024	69.3	62 of 261	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	55.4	100 of 253	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.1	85 of 252	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.9	28 of 236	88.1%	★★★★☆
2019	56.1	116 of 249	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.5	94 of 234	59.8%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	56.8	49 of 102	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	28.6	98 of 115	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	46.5	58 of 115	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.2	45 of 124	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.2	18 of 116	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	30.6	81 of 114	28.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.0	38 of 92	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.8	55 of 88	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.2	55 of 80	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	84.2	21 of 242	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	80.0	27 of 274	90.1%	★★★★★
2023	62.2	74 of 272	72.8%	★★★★☆
2022	63.9	65 of 266	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	76.3	23 of 234	90.2%	★★★★★
2019	59.9	97 of 254	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.0	44 of 232	81.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	79.1	31 of 239	87.0%	★★★★☆
2024	75.7	39 of 262	85.1%	★★★★☆
2023	51.8	111 of 259	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.2	64 of 257	75.1%	★★★★☆
2021	74.7	31 of 238	87.0%	★★★★☆
2019	57.5	95 of 251	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.1	48 of 237	79.7%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	91.7	6 of 87	93.1%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	53.2	52 of 168	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	30.2	114 of 162	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.2	101 of 226	55.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	81.0	30 of 251	88.0%	★★★★☆
2024	69.8	61 of 273	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	46.9	127 of 264	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.0	93 of 260	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.8	33 of 203	83.7%	★★★★☆
2019	53.2	105 of 219	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.8	70 of 198	64.6%	★★★☆☆

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)

Multi-racial (2024)93rd percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)91st percentile~ school

Female (2025)88th percentile~ school

White (2025)88th percentile~ school

Male (2025)87th percentile~ school

Special Education (2024)69th percentile-14 vs school

Disabled (2022)57th percentile-13 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2019)52nd percentile-13 vs school

Hispanic (2025)50th percentile-40 vs school

English Language Learner (2022)19th percentile-50 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?

Writing65%+20 vs state

Reading60%+13 vs state

Editing and Mechanics57%+16 vs state

Mathematics56%+15 vs state

Social Studies49%+11 vs state

Science27%+5 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Ohio County High School and help other families decide.

Rate Ohio County High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Ohio County High School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
Ohio County High School	Public	9-12	1400 S Main St	Hartford	42347	Ohio County	Ohio County	No	No	No	No	(270) 274-3366	1,018	57	17.8	57.1%	866 (85.1%)	8 (0.8%)	118 (11.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.4%)	82.5	27^th of 254 public high schools	89.4%		75.2	50^th of 290 public high schools	82.8%	23	56.0	60.0	27.0	65.0	49.0	57.0	$14,413	$1,181	$246	$1,429	$7,375	$2,508	$9,987
Ohio County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	1406 South Main Street	Hartford	42347	Ohio County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(270) 274-9612	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program	Public	6-12	100 W Render St	Hartford	42347	Ohio County	Ohio County	No	No	No	No	(270) 298-9092	21	2	10.5	76.2%	20 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)
Ohio County Day Treatment	Public	6-12	100 W Render St	Hartford	42347	Ohio County	Ohio County	No	No	No	No	(270) 298-9092	25	2	12.5	84.0%	21 (84.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)								(n/a)
Butler County Learning Center	Public	6-12	178 Academic Way	Morgantown	42261	Butler County	Butler County	No	No	No	No	(270) 526-2264	13	3	4.3	76.9%	12 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Butler County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	179 Academic Way	Morgantown	42261	Butler County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(270) 999-2791	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Butler County High School	Public	9-12	1852 S. Main Street	Morgantown	42261	Butler County	Butler County	No	No	No	No	(270) 526-2204	662	36	18.6	50.3%	559 (84.4%)	5 (0.8%)	86 (13.0%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	31.3	186^th of 254 public high schools	26.8%		34.3	192^nd of 290 public high schools	33.8%	6	25.0	29.0	20.0	50.0	31.0	33.0	$17,967	$961	$292	$1,252	$9,433	$3,929	$13,319

Frequently Asked Questions about Ohio County High School

What is the racial makeup of Ohio County High School?

Students at Ohio County High School are 85% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Ohio County High School a good school?

Ohio County High School ranks 27^th of 254 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Ohio County High School in?

Ohio County

How many students attend Ohio County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,018 students attended Ohio County High School.

Rate Ohio County High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

KYKentucky High School Rankings

KYKentucky District Rankings

Schools in Hartford, KY

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Ohio County High School!

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.