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#696 of 1,284 schools in KY
Ohio County Middle School
Middle School · Ohio County · Hartford, KY
A middle school in Hartford, KY where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1404 South Main, Hartford, KY 42347
- Math 43% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ohio County Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 34 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ohio County Middle 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ohio County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 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 Middle School is listed in Ohio County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ohio County Middle School
Ohio County Middle School is a public middle school in Hartford, KY, part of Ohio County, serving approximately 574 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #696 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ohio County Middle School
What grades does Ohio County Middle School serve?
Ohio County Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Ohio County Middle School?
Ohio County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ohio County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ohio County Middle School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ohio County Middle School rank in KY?
Ohio County Middle School ranks #696 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Ohio County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ohio County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ohio County Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ohio County Middle School a charter school?
No, Ohio County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ohio County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ohio County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ohio County Middle School?
65.0% of students at Ohio County Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 574
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Ohio County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (270) 274-7893
- 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
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