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Best Schools in Hodgenville, Kentucky

5 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other

Public: 5
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.2/10
Estimated Scores: 20%
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Choosing a school in Hodgenville?

Use this page to compare every school in Hodgenville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Larue County Middle School

6.2/10

Middle · Larue County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Hodgenville Elementary School

5.7/10

Elementary · Larue County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Larue County High School

5.5/10

High · Larue County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Hodgenville for 2026 are Larue County Middle School (6.2/10), Hodgenville Elementary School (5.7/10), and Larue County High School (5.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 4 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

5

in this city

Avg Score

5.2

out of 10

Median Home

$177,000

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Hodgenville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Larue County Middle School 6.2 / 10
2 Hodgenville Elementary School 5.7 / 10
3 Larue County High School 5.5 / 10
4 Abraham Lincoln Elementary School 4.7 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.2/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$70,008

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$177,000

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
16%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
30 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
75%

Of occupied housing units

How Hodgenville compares

Kentucky rank

#119 of 137

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.0

below Kentucky avg (6.2)

Median household income

$70k

118% of Kentucky median

Schools in this city

5

About Schools in Hodgenville, Kentucky

Hodgenville, Kentucky is home to 5 schools, including 5 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.2 out of 10, schools in Hodgenville show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Hodgenville is Larue County Middle School with a composite score of 6.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Hodgenville is served by 1 school district: LaRue County. These districts collectively serve 2,417 students.

Hodgenville's community shows 16% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $70,008. The poverty rate in the area is 16.9%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 42748 (5)

Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 534 students · Kindergarten–5th 5.7
2 470 students · Kindergarten–5th 4.7

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 503 students · 6th–8th 6.2

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 770 students · 9th–12th 5.5

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 104 students · Pre-K–Pre-K 3.9

Schools in Hodgenville

Hodgenville, Kentucky · 5 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$70,008

Median Home Value

$177,000

Median Rent

$783/mo

Population

9,189

College Educated

16%

Homeownership

75%

Avg Commute

30 min

Poverty Rate

16.9%

Community Profile

Hodgenville has a median household income of $70,008. It is a community where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $177,000, with a median rent of $783/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.9%. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Hodgenville, Kentucky

How many schools are in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

Hodgenville has 5 schools, including 5 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Hodgenville is 5.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

The top-ranked school in Hodgenville on MySchoolScout is Larue County Middle School with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

The top-ranked elementary school in Hodgenville on MySchoolScout is Hodgenville Elementary School with a composite score of 5.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

The top-ranked middle school in Hodgenville on MySchoolScout is Larue County Middle School with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What is the best high school in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

The top-ranked high school in Hodgenville on MySchoolScout is Larue County High School with a composite score of 5.5/10.

How many school districts serve Hodgenville, Kentucky?

Hodgenville is served by 1 school district: Larue County.

What is the education level in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

According to Census data, 16% of adults in Hodgenville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

The median household income in Hodgenville is approximately $70,008 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Hodgenville is 16.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.