Hardin County School District
School District · Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
25
13 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
14,714
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
25
13 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
14,714
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Hardin County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hardin County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cecilia Valley Elementary School
Cecilia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John Hardin High School
Elizabethtown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Hardin Middle School
Elizabethtown · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#84 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,734
$252 vs Kentucky median
District size
14,714 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Hardin County ranks #84 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Hardin County's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cecilia Valley Elementary School (8.3/10), John Hardin High School (7.3/10), and East Hardin Middle School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 55% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Hardin County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Hardin County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecilia Valley Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | John Hardin High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | East Hardin Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Lakewood Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Lincoln Trail Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Rineyville Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | West Hardin Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Heartland Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | New Highland Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Vine Grove Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $13,734 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Hardin County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cecilia Valley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Hardin County students show an average math proficiency of 43.7% and ELA proficiency of 51.0%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Hardin County with test data.
Schools in Hardin County
25 schoolsElementary Schools13
Middle Schools5
High Schools4
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Elizabethtown
- Total Enrollment
- 14,714
- Teachers (FTE)
- 937
- District spending per student
- $13,734NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hardin County?
Hardin County's district-level spending was $13,734 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Cecilia Valley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hardin County with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Hardin County?
Across schools in Hardin County with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.0%. 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 6.3/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.0%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Hardin County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
- Nelson County (13)
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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