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#463 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 36% in state

Hart County High School

High School · Hart County · Munfordville, KY

A high school in Munfordville, KY where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1014 S Dixie Hwy, Munfordville, KY 42765

  • Math 49% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation11.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$14,437
Chronic Absenteeism33.5%

Students at Hart County High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 31 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hart County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average291/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Munfordville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,880

Median home value

$139,100

Median rent

$667/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

65.6%

Poverty rate

21.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42765; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
11.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hart County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$14,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hart County High School is listed in Hart County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hart County High School

Hart County High School is a public high school in Munfordville, KY, part of Hart County, serving approximately 689 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hart County High School

What grades does Hart County High School serve?

Hart County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hart County High School?

Hart County High School has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hart County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hart County High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hart County High School rank in KY?

Hart County High School ranks #463 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Hart County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hart County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hart County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hart County High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hart County High School a charter school?

No, Hart County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hart County High School a Title I school?

No, Hart County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hart County High School?

65.3% of students at Hart County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
689
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hart County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 42765)
7,030
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
34.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42765; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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