Best High Schools in Hardin County, KY

Hardin County, KY has 10 high schools with 6,686 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hardin County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hardin County don't meet expectations.

1. Central Hardin High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1914 Students

2. Elizabethtown High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elizabethtown Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 824 Students

3. South Central Jr & Sr High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Harrison Com Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 291 Students

4. Thomas Nelson High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students

5. John Hardin High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 790 Students

6. North Hardin High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1651 Students

7. Hardin County Day Treatment Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 13 Students

8. Glen Dale Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Elizabethtown Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 12 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hardin County, KY

Hardin County, KY has 10 middle schools with 5,114 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hardin County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hardin County underperform expectations.

1. East Hardin Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students

2. Flaherty Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Meade County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 268 Students

3. Talton K Stone Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elizabethtown Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students

4. West Hardin Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students

5. James T Alton Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students

6. Bluegrass Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students

7. North Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students

8. Bullitt Lick Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bullitt County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 461 Students

9. Old Kentucky Home Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hardin County, KY

Hardin County, KY has 20 elementary schools with 8,831 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hardin County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hardin County underperform expectations.

1. Cecilia Valley Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students

2. Lincoln Trail Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students

3. Heartland Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students

4. G C Burkhead Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 811 Students

5. Rineyville Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students

6. Boston School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 361 Students

7. Lakewood Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students

8. Helmwood Heights Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Elizabethtown Independent • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 408 Students

9. Morningside Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Elizabethtown Independent • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 452 Students

10. Vine Grove Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hardin County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 511 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hardin County, KY

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Hardin County, KY has a total population of 110,702 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hardin County, KY

21,001

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hardin County, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

17.40 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.39 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

15.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hardin County, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hardin County, KY.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,277 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hardin County, KY Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
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