Breckinridge County Schools Celebrate 2026 Accountability Results!

The Kentucky Department of Education’s 2025-26 accountability results give Breckinridge County Schools much to celebrate! Our district earned Green (High) overall ratings at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, with five of our six schools earning Green (High) overall ratings.

These accomplishments reflect the dedication of our teachers, staff, students, and families—and our shared commitment to helping every learner succeed.

District and School Highlights:

Breckinridge County High School earned a Green (High) overall rating, a Blue (Very High) rating in Postsecondary Readiness (97.8%), and an outstanding 98.8% four-year graduation rate. Reading and Mathematics, Postsecondary Readiness, Graduation, and School Climate and Safety all showed increases.

Breckinridge County Middle School earned a Green (High) overall rating and Green (High) ratings in every reported indicator: Reading and Mathematics; Science, Social Studies, and Writing; and School Climate and Safety. All three indicators showed increases.

Ben Johnson Elementary earned a Green (High) overall rating and Blue (Very High) ratings in Science, Social Studies, and Writing and in School Climate and Safety. The school recorded a significant increase in Reading and Mathematics and achieved the district’s highest elementary overall score at 77.2.

Irvington Elementary earned a Green (High) overall rating and Blue (Very High) ratings in Reading and Mathematics and in School Climate and Safety. IES recorded significant increases in all three reported indicators and achieved the district’s highest School Climate and Safety indicator score at 97.7.

Hardinsburg Elementary earned a Green (High) overall rating, with increases in both Reading and Mathematics and Science, Social Studies, and Writing. HES also recorded the highest elementary Mathematics index in the district.

Custer Elementary showed an increase in the amount of students scoring proficient and distinguished in Mathematics and Writing. The CES Team remains committed to supporting students with academics and targeted improvement efforts.

Across the district, Reading and Mathematics increased at all three school levels, including a significant increase at the elementary level. These results give us meaningful accomplishments to celebrate while helping us identify where continued support is needed.

Superintendent Dr. Nick Carter and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Michael Broadbent express their heartfelt appreciation to the teachers, staff, students, and families who make these accomplishments possible. Your dedication, partnership, and belief in every student continue to move Breckinridge County Schools forward.

“Our success reflects the people who show up every day ready to teach, learn, encourage, and support one another. We are proud of these accomplishments and committed to building on them so every student has the opportunity to thrive and achieve success.” -Dr. Nick Carter