Serving 868 students in grades 9-12, John Hardin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Hardin High School serves the northeast part of Elizabethtown, KY, covering an area of approximately 46.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Hardin High School's student population of 868 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
868 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Year Founded
2001
School Rankings
John Hardin High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Hardin High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#538 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
18%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
57%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Hardin High School's ranking?
John Hardin High School is ranked #538 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are John Hardin High School often compared to?
John Hardin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Hardin High School, Central Hardin High School, Elizabethtown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Hardin High School?
The graduation rate of John Hardin High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend John Hardin High School?
868 students attend John Hardin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John Hardin High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Hardin High School?
John Hardin High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Hardin High School offer ?
John Hardin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Hardin High School part of?
John Hardin High School is part of Hardin County School District.
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