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6.0 avg / 10

Hardin County School District

School District · Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Students: 14,714
Teachers (FTE): 937
Estimated Scores: 9%

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

25

13 elem, 5 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,734

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#97 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,734

$252 vs Kentucky median

District size

14,714 students

Much larger than Kentucky median

About Hardin County

Hardin County is a Elizabethtown, Kentucky school district serving 25 schools. The district educates 14,714 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $13,734 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Hardin County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is G C Burkhead Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Hardin County students show an average math proficiency of 35.3% and ELA proficiency of 44.2%.

The district includes 13 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Hardin County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 35.3%
School
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ELA Proficiency 44.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Hardin County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Elizabethtown
Total Enrollment
14,714
Teachers (FTE)
937
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hardin County?

Hardin County has 25 schools in total — 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hardin County?

The average composite rating for Hardin County is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hardin County?

Hardin County spends $13,734 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hardin County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hardin County is 15.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hardin County?

G C Burkhead Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hardin County with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Hardin County?

Across schools in Hardin County with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hardin County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Hardin County has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 25 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
35.3%
ELA Proficiency
44.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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