Hardin-central High School

500 Ne 1st St
Hardin, MO 64035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 104 students in grades 7-12, Hardin-central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hardin-central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Hardin-central High School's student population of 104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
104 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Hardin-central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardin-central High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1150 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hardin-central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hardin-central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hardin-central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hardin-central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
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15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hardin-central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
99%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hardin-central High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hardin-central High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hardin-central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Hardin-central High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hardin-central High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hardin-central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hardin-central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hardin-central High School's ranking?
Hardin-central High School is ranked #1150 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hardin-central High School often compared to?
Hardin-central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orrick High School, Lawson High School, Hardin-central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hardin-central High School?
The graduation rate of Hardin-central High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hardin-central High School?
104 students attend Hardin-central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Hardin-central High School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardin-central High School?
Hardin-central High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hardin-central High School offer ?
Hardin-central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hardin-central High School part of?
Hardin-central High School is part of Hardin-Central C-2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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