For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 651 students in Horse Cave, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Horse Cave, KY are Caverna High School, Legrande Elementary School and Caverna Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Horse Cave, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Horse Cave have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Horse Cave, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Legrande Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
70 Legrande School Road
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 786-2746
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 786-2746
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Caverna Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2276 S Dixie Hwy
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-4665
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-4665
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Horse Cave, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Horse Cave, KY include Caverna High School, Legrande Elementary School and Caverna Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Horse Cave?
3 public schools are located in Horse Cave.
What is the racial composition of students in Horse Cave?
Horse Cave public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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