John Hardin High School

Summary:

John Hardin High School is a public high school in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, serving 790 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hardin County School District, which is ranked 90 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John Hardin High School consistently ranks among the top 30% of high schools in Kentucky, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the Hardin County and Kentucky averages in several key academic areas, including ACT English, Mathematics, and Reading proficiency, as well as 10th-grade KSA Mathematics and Reading proficiency. The school also has an impressive 98.1% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average.

John Hardin High School's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and White students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school also excels in its special education and gifted/talented programs, ranking 9th out of 154 Kentucky high schools for disabled students and 1st out of 102 high schools for gifted and talented students. While the school's spending per student has decreased in recent years, it remains higher than the state average, and the school's academic achievements suggest effective strategies in supporting students from diverse backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 384 W A Jenkins Rd
       Elizabethtown, KY  42701


(270) 769-8906

District: Hardin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
37th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,767 Help


Feeder schools for John Hardin High School:

Elementary:    Heartland Elementary School
    New Highland Elementary School
Middle:    Bluegrass Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  806

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.3%
African American:
16.5%
Hispanic:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51% Help


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Compare Details John Hardin High School ranks better than 87.2% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Hardin County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.85. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at John Hardin High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at John Hardin High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.3%), African American (16.5%), Hispanic (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Hardin High School is 14.9. 2 high schools in the Hardin County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Hardin High School is $26,767, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Hardin County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John Hardin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks John Hardin High School 37th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See John Hardin High School in the ranking list.)

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Hardin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hardin County 90th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John Hardin High School

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Rank History for all students at John Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 48.99 101st 217 53.5%
2008 45.31 119th 217 45.2%
2009 33.00 156th 217 28.1%
2010 56.47 83rd 223 62.8%
2011 72.36 37th 226 83.6%
2012 66.56 55th 229 76.0%
2013 74.18 46th 291 84.2%
2014 74.17 50th 290 82.8%
2015 66.82 80th 295 72.9%
2016 75.49 48th 288 83.3%
2017 70.01 72nd 287 74.9%
2018 64.78 77th 271 71.6%
2019 68.30 65th 285 77.2%
2021 61.46 64th 267 76.0%
2022 63.68 74th 271 72.7%
2023 62.97 76th 276 72.5%
2024 77.85 37th 290 87.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at John Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.70 9th 42 78.6%
2019 46.84 19th 39 51.3%
2021 78.81 6th 49 87.8%
2022 63.59 16th 77 79.2%
2023 59.02 28th 76 63.2%
2024 47.46 42nd 87 51.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.12 43rd 226 81.0%
2023 53.87 47th 162 71.0%
2024 25.72 136th 168 19.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.92 61st 232 73.7%
2019 69.29 56th 254 78.0%
2021 69.70 33rd 234 85.9%
2022 58.17 92nd 266 65.4%
2023 64.66 61st 272 77.6%
2024 84.51 16th 274 94.2%
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Rank History for Female students at John Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.99 98th 234 58.1%
2019 67.58 66th 249 73.5%
2021 63.19 58th 236 75.4%
2022 62.00 78th 252 69.0%
2023 62.13 78th 253 69.2%
2024 75.84 36th 261 86.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.41 58th 166 65.1%
2019 57.22 56th 166 66.3%
2021 86.80 9th 154 94.2%
2022 44.09 72nd 153 52.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at John Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.44 1st 102 99.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at John Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.41 5th 5 0.0%
2022 48.33 4th 5 20.0%
2023 76.01 1st 5 80.0%
2024 47.61 4th 5 20.0%
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Rank History for Male students at John Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.39 64th 237 73.0%
2019 68.25 62nd 251 75.3%
2021 63.92 52nd 238 78.2%
2022 63.88 65th 257 74.7%
2023 61.91 74th 259 71.4%
2024 71.97 55th 262 79.0%
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Rank History for African American students at John Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.10 40th 94 57.4%
2019 81.46 10th 89 88.8%
2021 80.06 11th 78 85.9%
2022 59.58 26th 89 70.8%
2023 75.74 8th 83 90.4%
2024 74.39 16th 93 82.8%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at John Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.14 15th 80 81.3%
2019 71.92 20th 88 77.3%
2021 80.53 11th 92 88.0%
2022 77.44 17th 114 85.1%
2023 65.92 26th 116 77.6%
2024 90.28 5th 124 96.0%
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Rank History for White students at John Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.40 51st 198 74.2%
2019 76.50 34th 219 84.5%
2021 58.53 54th 203 73.4%
2022 69.86 43rd 260 83.5%
2023 66.58 60th 264 77.3%
2024 81.08 30th 273 89.0%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for John Hardin High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 942 209 34 33 4 n/a n/a 0 1222
2003 942 209 34 33 4 n/a n/a 0 1222
2004 922 229 32 33 3 n/a n/a 0 1219
2005 947 241 33 41 3 n/a n/a 0 1265
2006 978 264 35 42 3 n/a n/a 0 1322
2007 929 282 36 42 2 n/a n/a 28 1319
2008 936 275 41 36 2 n/a n/a 21 1311
2009 862 267 44 51 1 n/a n/a 25 1250
2010 767 265 41 50 1 n/a n/a 25 1149
2011 707 276 32 59 0 4 23 0 1101
2012 625 246 31 59 1 7 37 0 1006
2013 620 238 22 64 1 12 44 0 1001
2014 571 234 26 62 3 9 74 0 979
2015 576 239 28 72 3 8 71 0 997
2016 532 248 22 87 2 8 75 0 974
2017 504 230 22 78 6 9 76 0 925
2018 472 200 21 79 4 8 71 0 855
2019 464 201 20 79 3 4 66 0 837
2020 409 186 23 80 1 6 68 0 773
2021 409 171 22 83 0 4 83 0 772
2022 439 148 18 77 0 8 96 0 786
2023 442 146 16 81 0 4 101 0 790
2024 462 133 17 97 1 2 94 0 806

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John Hardin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1222 61.8 19.8 42
2003 1222 61.8 19.8 42
2004 1219 63.8 19.1 n/a
2005 1265 67.8 18.7 n/a
2006 1322 73.5 18.0 29.1
2007 1319 69.0 19.1 30.9
2008 1311 77.0 17.0 47.1
2009 1250 70.5 17.7 33.7
2010 1149 49.5 23.2 35.4
2011 1101 64.0 17.2 32.9
2012 1006 60.0 16.7 36.6
2013 1001 53.5 18.7 39.5
2014 979 53.4 18.3 41.6
2015 997 26.0 38.3 44.6
2016 974 56.0 17.3 50.8
2017 925 55.8 16.5 53.3
2018 855 55.3 15.4 51.6
2019 837 53.6 15.6 51
2020 773 53.8 14.3 50.3
2021 772 53.0 14.5 40.2
2022 786 55.1 14.2 44.1
2023 790 54.5 14.4 52.4
2024 806 53.9 14.9 51

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John Hardin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1222 61.8 19.8 42
2003 1222 61.8 19.8 42
2004 1219 63.8 19.1 n/a
2005 1265 67.8 18.7 n/a
2006 1322 73.5 18.0 29.1
2007 1319 69.0 19.1 30.9
2008 1311 77.0 17.0 47.1
2009 1250 70.5 17.7 33.7
2010 1149 49.5 23.2 35.4
2011 1101 64.0 17.2 32.9
2012 1006 60.0 16.7 36.6
2013 1001 53.5 18.7 39.5
2014 979 53.4 18.3 41.6
2015 997 26.0 38.3 44.6
2016 974 56.0 17.3 50.8
2017 925 55.8 16.5 53.3
2018 855 55.3 15.4 51.6
2019 837 53.6 15.6 51
2020 773 53.8 14.3 50.3
2021 772 53.0 14.5 40.2
2022 786 55.1 14.2 44.1
2023 790 54.5 14.4 52.4
2024 806 53.9 14.9 51

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John Hardin High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $850 (5.4%) $141 (0.9%) $902 (5.7%) $16,852 (107.4%) $2,413 (15.4%) $24,632 (157.0%) $15,694
2019 $973 (7.2%) $179 (1.3%) $803 (5.9%) $13,043 (96.2%) $2,126 (15.7%) $17,855 (131.6%) $13,564
2020 $1,056 (5.0%) $227 (1.1%) $1,283 (6.0%) $17,579 (82.5%) $2,440 (11.5%) $20,022 (94.0%) $21,304
2021 $1,219 (8.3%) $443 (3.0%) $1,413 (9.7%) $13,266 (90.7%) $2,253 (15.4%) $17,869 (122.2%) $14,626
2022 $1,587 (5.9%) $1,022 (3.8%) $2,617 (9.8%) $20,373 (76.1%) $3,777 (14.1%) $24,150 (90.2%) $26,767

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Hardin High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 65th of 285 High schoolsRanks 76th of 276 High schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (John Hardin High School)57.152
 5.1%
   11th Grade English (Hardin County)52.252
 0.2%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (John Hardin High School)37.434
 3.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Hardin County)36.437
 0.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (John Hardin High School)47.844
 3.8%
   11th Grade Reading (Hardin County)4546
 1%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students837790
 5.6%
African American201146
 27.4%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian2016
 20%
Hispanic7981
 2.5%
Pacific Islander44
White464442
 4.7%
Two or More Races66101
 53%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51%52.4%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John Hardin High School

John Hardin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Heartland Elementary School
Elementary : New Highland Elementary School
Middle : Bluegrass Middle School

John Hardin High School ranks 37th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 806 students attended John Hardin High School.

Students at John Hardin High School are 57% White, 17% African American, 12% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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