For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 902 students in Hart County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hart County, KY are Hart County High School and Caverna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hart County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Hart County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Hart County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hart County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hart County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hart County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1014 S Dixie Hwy
Munfordville, KY 42765
(270) 524-2332
Munfordville, KY 42765
(270) 524-2332
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Caverna High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2276 S Dixie St.
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-2828
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-2828
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hart County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hart County, KY include Hart County High School and Caverna High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hart County?
2 public high schools are located in Hart County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hart County?
Hart County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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