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Best Hardin County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 5,672 students in Hardin County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hardin County, KY are Hardin County Day Treatment Center, Central Hardin High School and Elizabethtown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Hardin County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Hardin High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Hardin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin County Day Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
643 Westport Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Central Hardin High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3040 Leitchfield Rd
Cecilia, KY 42724
(270) 737-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,831 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Elizabethtown High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
620 N Mulberry St
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3381
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
John Hardin High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
384 W A Jenkins Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8906
Gr: 9-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
North Hardin High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 S Logsdon Parkway
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-3167
Gr: 9-12 | 1,593 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Glen Dale Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 Commerce Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 506-1215
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
The Life Connection
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
81 Bud's Lake Road
Sonora, KY 42776
(270) 324-4956
Gr: 4-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
College View Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
521 Charlemagne Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-5732
Gr: K-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Bluegrass Challenge Academy
Alternative School
Bldg 296-714 Dixie St
Fort Knox, KY 40121
(502) 624-3842
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Early College And Career Center
Vocational School
200 University Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-7930
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hcs Virtual Academy
521 Charlemagne Blvd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-5732
Gr: K-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 123:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems
Alternative School
3909 S. Wilson Road
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-9444
Gr: 1-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Spectrum Care Academy
461 Fowler Lane
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-0591
Gr: 2-9 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hardin County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hardin County, KY include Hardin County Day Treatment Center, Central Hardin High School and Elizabethtown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hardin County?
14 public high schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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