Very Good
#348 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 27% in state
John Hardin High School
High School · Hardin County · Elizabethtown, KY
A Hardin County high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
384 W. A. Jenkins Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Math 52% proficient (2025)
- Reading 59% proficient (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at John Hardin High School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Hardin High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated841/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elizabethtown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,715
Median home value
$235,500
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health SystemsEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 1–12 | 2.3 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Hardin County Day Treatment CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 3.6 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Elizabethtown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 799 | Compare → |
| North Hardin Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 420 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hardin County
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #3 of 23
- District spending per student
- $13,734NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Hardin High School is listed in Hardin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Hardin High School
John Hardin High School is a public high school in Elizabethtown, KY, part of Hardin County, serving approximately 806 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Hardin High School
What grades does John Hardin High School serve?
John Hardin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend John Hardin High School?
John Hardin High School has an enrollment of approximately 806 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Hardin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Hardin High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Hardin High School rank in KY?
John Hardin High School ranks #348 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is John Hardin High School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Hardin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John Hardin High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Hardin High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John Hardin High School a charter school?
No, John Hardin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Hardin High School a Title I school?
No, John Hardin High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Hardin High School?
51.0% of students at John Hardin High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 806
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Hardin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (270) 769-8906
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 42701)
- 53,240
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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