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#472 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 37% in state

Ohio County High School

High School · Ohio County · Hartford, KY

A high school in Hartford, KY where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1400 South Main, Hartford, KY 42347

  • Math 56% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 60% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation12.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$11,933
Chronic Absenteeism33.7%

Students at Ohio County High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency56%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
56%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ohio 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,022/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hartford), 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

$59,252

Median home value

$123,900

Median rent

$622/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42347; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
12.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ohio County Alternative Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–121.6 mi11Compare →
Ohio County Day TreatmentEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–121.6 mi24Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Ohio County

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$11,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Ohio County High School

Ohio County High School is a public high school in Hartford, KY, part of Ohio County, serving approximately 1,129 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #472 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ohio County High School

What grades does Ohio County High School serve?

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

How many students attend Ohio County High School?

Ohio County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,129 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ohio County High School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ohio County High School rank in KY?

Ohio County High School ranks #472 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Ohio County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ohio 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 Ohio County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ohio County High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ohio County High School a charter school?

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

Is Ohio County High School a Title I school?

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

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

60.0% of students at Ohio 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
1,129
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Ohio County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 42347)
5,840
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
39
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 42347; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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