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Hardin County Public Schools

Total Schools

33

public schools

Total Enrollment

17,140

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Hardin County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kentucky; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Hardin County has 2 district entries. Hardin County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 26 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Elizabethtown has the most listed schools, with 18 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 16 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

33

in Hardin County

Reported Enrollment

17,140

33 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary16
Middle6
High7
Other4

2 School Districts in Hardin County

Hardin County

26 schools
14,675 students

Elizabethtown Independent

7 schools
2,465 students

33 Public Schools in Hardin County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 33 matching schools

Central Hardin High School

Hardin County

Cecilia, 42724 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,914 students

North Hardin High School

Hardin County

Radcliff, 40160 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,651 students

Elizabethtown High School

Elizabethtown Independent

Elizabethtown, 42701 / City: Small

Listed only9–12High824 students

G C Burkhead Elementary School

Hardin County

Elizabethtown, 42701 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary811 students

John Hardin High School

Hardin County

Elizabethtown, 42701 / Suburb: Small

Listed only9–12High790 students

East Hardin Middle School

Hardin County

Elizabethtown, 42701 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle780 students

James T Alton Middle School

Hardin County

Vine Grove, 40175 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle666 students

North Park Elementary School

Hardin County

Radcliff, 40160 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyPK–KGPrimary609 students

Bluegrass Middle School

Hardin County

Elizabethtown, 42701 / Suburb: Small

Listed only6–8Middle578 students

North Middle School

Hardin County

Radcliff, 40160 / Suburb: Small

Listed only6–8Middle578 students

Lincoln Trail Elementary School

Hardin County

Elizabethtown, 42701 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary564 students

Heartland Elementary School

Hardin County

Elizabethtown, 42701 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary559 students

Talton K Stone Middle School

Elizabethtown Independent

Elizabethtown, 42701 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle545 students

Woodland Elementary School

Hardin County

Radcliff, 40160 / Suburb: Small

Listed only1–5Primary537 students

Rineyville Elementary School

Hardin County

Rineyville, 40162 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary527 students

Vine Grove Elementary School

Hardin County

Vine Grove, 40175 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only1–5Primary511 students

West Hardin Middle School

Hardin County

Cecilia, 42724 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle509 students

Meadow View Elementary School

Hardin County

Radcliff, 40160 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary503 students

New Highland Elementary School

Hardin County

Elizabethtown, 42701 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary501 students

Lakewood Elementary School

Hardin County

Cecilia, 42724 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary459 students

Hardin County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Hardin County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kentucky. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Hardin County public school directory?

The directory lists 33 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Hardin County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Hardin County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Hardin County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Hardin County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.