Serving 790 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
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 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 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
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
John Hardin High School's student population of 790 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Hardin High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 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 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#543 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
18%
11%
White
56%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 #543 out of 1,267 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Hardin High School?
The graduation rate of John Hardin High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend John Hardin High School?
790 students attend John Hardin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of John Hardin High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% 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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