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North Hardin High School

High School · Hardin County · Radcliff, KY

A Hardin County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

801 South Logsdon Parkway, Radcliff, KY 40160

  • Math 51% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2025)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation3.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.8:1
District spending per student$13,734
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at North Hardin High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
36%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

48.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,180/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Radcliff), 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

$59,293

Median home value

$161,500

Median rent

$889/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

52.5%

Poverty rate

14.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40160; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
14 boys'·13 girls'·45 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Hardin Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–120.9 mi420Compare →
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health SystemsEnrollment path unverified4.61–123.1 mi51Compare →
Central Hardin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–12Not available1,827Compare →
College View CampusEnrollment path unverified6.6K–12Not available346Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#15 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

North Hardin High School is listed in Hardin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Hardin High School

North Hardin High School is a public high school in Radcliff, KY, part of Hardin County, serving approximately 1,664 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #745 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Hardin High School

What grades does North Hardin High School serve?

North Hardin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Hardin High School?

North Hardin High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,664 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hardin High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Hardin High School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Hardin High School rank in KY?

North Hardin High School ranks #745 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is North Hardin High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Hardin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 North Hardin High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Hardin High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Hardin High School a charter school?

No, North Hardin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Hardin High School a Title I school?

No, North Hardin High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Hardin High School?

48.1% of students at North 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
1,664
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Hardin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 40160)
23,205
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
36.6
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 40160; 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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