Ohio County School District
School District · Hartford, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,933
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,933
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Evaluating Ohio County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ohio County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fordsville Elementary School
Fordsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Horse Branch Elementary School
Horse Branch · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Western Elementary School
Centertown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#58 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,933
$2,053 vs Kentucky median
District size
3,869 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Ohio County ranks #58 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Ohio County's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fordsville Elementary School (7.9/10), Horse Branch Elementary School (7.3/10), and Western Elementary School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Ohio County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Ohio County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fordsville Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Horse Branch Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Western Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Ohio County High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Southern Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Ohio County Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Wayland Alexander Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Beaver Dam Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ohio County
Ohio County is a Hartford, Kentucky school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 3,869 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. The district invests $11,933 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Ohio County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fordsville Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Ohio County students show an average math proficiency of 42.1% and ELA proficiency of 49.5%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Ohio County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ohio County with test data.
Schools in Ohio County
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Hartford
- Total Enrollment
- 3,869
- Teachers (FTE)
- 240
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ohio County?
Ohio County has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ohio County?
The average composite rating for Ohio County is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ohio County?
Ohio County spends $11,933 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ohio County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ohio County is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ohio County?
Fordsville Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Ohio County with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Ohio County?
Across schools in Ohio County with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ohio County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Ohio County has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.5%
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Compare Ohio County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
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.
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