For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,381 students in Larue County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Larue County, KY are Hodgenville Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Larue County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Larue County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Larue County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Larue County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hodgenville Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Eagle Lane
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3506
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3506
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Lincoln Farm Road
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4112
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4112
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Larue County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
925 S Lincoln Blvd
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-2210
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-2210
Gr: 9-12 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Larue County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 S Lincoln Blvd
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3196
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3196
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
208 College St.
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4111
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4111
Gr: PK | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Larue County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50 School Loop
Buffalo, KY 42716
(270) 358-4113
Buffalo, KY 42716
(270) 358-4113
Gr: K-4 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
917 S Lincoln Blvd
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-8786
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-8786
Gr: 5-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
9050 New Jackson Hwy
Magnolia, KY 42757
(270) 358-4112
Magnolia, KY 42757
(270) 358-4112
Gr: K-4 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Larue County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Larue County, KY include Hodgenville Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Larue County High School.
How many public schools are located in Larue County?
5 public schools are located in Larue County.
What is the racial composition of students in Larue County?
Larue County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Larue County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Larue County include: Hodgenville Elementary School vs. Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School vs. Hodgenville Elementary School
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