North Hardin High School, located in Radcliff, Kentucky, United States, has a student population of approximately 1,600. The school, a part of Hardin County Public Schools, was founded in 1962. The athletics teams are known as the Trojans.
Serving 1,593 students in grades 9-12, North 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 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 1,593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Hardin High School serves the northern part of Radcliff, KY, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 75.9 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Hardin High School's student population of 1,593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,593 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Motto
Destination graduation: Life-long success for all starts at NHHS.
School Rankings
North 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 North Hardin High School is 0.67, 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
#621 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Hardin High School's ranking?
North Hardin High School is ranked #621 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are North Hardin High School often compared to?
North Hardin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Hardin High School, Central Hardin 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 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Hardin High School?
The graduation rate of North Hardin High School is 87%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend North Hardin High School?
1,593 students attend North Hardin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of North Hardin High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Hardin High School?
North Hardin High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Hardin High School offer ?
North Hardin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Hardin High School part of?
North Hardin High School is part of Hardin County School District.
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