John Hardin High School is a school located in Radcliff, Kentucky, but served by the post office of neighboring Elizabethtown. Established in 2001, the school is named after the Revolutionary War officer and Native American fighter, John Hardin.
Serving 868 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 39% (which is higher than 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 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 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
Diversity
School Overview
John Hardin High School's student population of 868 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
868 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Hardin High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Hardin High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#538 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
18%
11%
White
57%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Hardin High School's ranking?
John Hardin High School is ranked #538 out of 1,250 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?
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 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend John Hardin High School?
868 students attend John Hardin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John Hardin High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 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 16:1, which is higher 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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