Serving 175 students in grades 9-12, Hardin County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hardin County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Elizabethtown, IL, covering approximately 184.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 12.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hardin County High School's student population of 175 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
175 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hardin County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardin County High School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2608 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardin County High School's ranking?
Hardin County High School is ranked #2608 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hardin County High School?
The graduation rate of Hardin County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hardin County High School?
175 students attend Hardin County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hardin County High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hardin County High School?
Hardin County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hardin County High School offer ?
Hardin County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hardin County High School part of?
Hardin County High School is part of Hardin County CUSD 1 School District.
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