Serving 786 students in grades 9-12, John Hardin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 786 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Hardin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
John Hardin High School's student population of 786 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
786 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Hardin High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Hardin High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#526 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
19%
11%
White
56%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Hardin High School's ranking?
John Hardin High School is ranked #526 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are John Hardin High School often compared to?
John Hardin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Hardin High School, Central Hardin High School, Elizabethtown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Hardin High School?
The graduation rate of John Hardin High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend John Hardin High School?
786 students attend John Hardin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of John Hardin High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Hardin High School?
John Hardin High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Hardin High School offer ?
John Hardin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Hardin High School part of?
John Hardin High School is part of Hardin County School District.
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