Breckinridge County

Hardinsburg, Kentucky — 6 schools

2,748
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$16,030
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Breckinridge County operates 6 public schools serving 2,748 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,677 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Breckinridge County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,030 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 23.2% local, 48.6% state, and 28.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $63,325 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #105 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 328.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.5% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.

Breckinridge County High School accounts for 32.7% of all Breckinridge County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Breckinridge County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Breckinridge County school enrollment varies 4.9× across entities

Breckinridge County school enrollment ranges from 178 students (lowest) to 875 students (highest), a spread of 697 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Breckinridge County student-counselor ratio is 329:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Breckinridge County is typically wider than the Breckinridge County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Breckinridge County chronic absenteeism rate is 19.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Breckinridge County is typically wider than the Breckinridge County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

28.2%
Federal
48.6%
State
23.2%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
105 / 171
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Breckinridge County county, where this district is located.

$686
Studio/mo
$690
1 BR/mo
$866
2 BR/mo
$1,204
3 BR/mo
$1,209
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$63,325
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Breckinridge County.

White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 5.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
328.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Breckinridge County

School Enrollment
Breckinridge County High School
875
Breckinridge County Middle School
532
Hardinsburg Elementary School
501
Irvington Elementary School
359
Ben Johnson Elementary School
232
Custer Elementary School
178

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Breckinridge County?

Breckinridge County has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 4 other. Total enrollment is 2,748 students.

How much does Breckinridge County spend per student?

Breckinridge County spends $16,030 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #105 in Kentucky.

What is the average teacher salary in Breckinridge County?

The average teacher salary in Breckinridge County is $63,325 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Breckinridge County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Breckinridge County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Breckinridge County?

Breckinridge County students are 89.5% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Breckinridge County?

Breckinridge County has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #105 out of 171 districts in Kentucky. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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