For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 477 students in Hardinsburg, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 298 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in Hardinsburg, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public school in Hardinsburg, KY is Hardinsburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardinsburg, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hardinsburg have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hardinsburg, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardinsburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1340 East Hwy 60
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3114
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3114
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Hardinsburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
419 E Third St
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Grades: PK-4
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hardinsburg, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Hardinsburg, KY include Hardinsburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hardinsburg, KY?
1 public schools are located in Hardinsburg, KY.
What percentage of students in Hardinsburg, KY go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in Hardinsburg, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hardinsburg, KY?
Hardinsburg, KY public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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