Hardin County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 14,713 students in Hardin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Hardin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Hardin County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.46
# American Indian Students
30 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
190 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,445 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
1,784 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
12%
11%
# White Students
9,661 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
66%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
98 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,505 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
658
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
974
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,100
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,090
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,085
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,029
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,034
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
944
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,083
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,078
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,214
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,248
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,164
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,002
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
10
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,467 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,984 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Hardin County School District?
Hardin County School District manages 27 public schools serving 14,713 students.
What is the rank of Hardin County School District?
Hardin County School District is ranked #84 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County School District?
66% of Hardin County School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hardin County School District?
Hardin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Hardin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,984 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 27 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 14,713 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
