Hardin County Public Schools
Hardin County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
33
public schools
Total Enrollment
17,140
students
School Districts
2
districts
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.
Hardin County has 2 district entries. Hardin County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 26 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Elizabethtown has the most listed schools, with 18 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 16 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
2 School Districts in Hardin County
Hardin County
Elizabethtown Independent
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 33 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hardin High School | Profile | Hardin County | Cecilia, 42724City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,914 |
| North Hardin High School | Profile | Hardin County | Radcliff, 40160Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,651 |
| Elizabethtown High School | Listed only | Elizabethtown Independent | Elizabethtown, 42701City: Small | 9–12 | High | 824 |
| G C Burkhead Elementary School | Listed only | Hardin County | Elizabethtown, 42701Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 811 |
| John Hardin High School | Listed only | Hardin County | Elizabethtown, 42701Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 790 |
| East Hardin Middle School | Listed only | Hardin County | Elizabethtown, 42701Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 780 |
| James T Alton Middle School | Listed only | Hardin County | Vine Grove, 40175Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 666 |
| North Park Elementary School | Listed only | Hardin County | Radcliff, 40160Suburb: Small | PK–KG | Primary | 609 |
| Bluegrass Middle School | Listed only | Hardin County | Elizabethtown, 42701Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 578 |
| North Middle School | Listed only | Hardin County | Radcliff, 40160Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 578 |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Listed only | Hardin County | Elizabethtown, 42701Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 564 |
| Heartland Elementary School | Listed only | Hardin County | Elizabethtown, 42701Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 559 |
| Talton K Stone Middle School | Listed only | Elizabethtown Independent | Elizabethtown, 42701City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 545 |
| Woodland Elementary School | Listed only | Hardin County | Radcliff, 40160Suburb: Small | 1–5 | Primary | 537 |
| Rineyville Elementary School | Listed only | Hardin County | Rineyville, 40162Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 527 |
| Vine Grove Elementary School | Listed only | Hardin County | Vine Grove, 40175Rural: Fringe | 1–5 | Primary | 511 |
| West Hardin Middle School | Listed only | Hardin County | Cecilia, 42724Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 509 |
| Meadow View Elementary School | Listed only | Hardin County | Radcliff, 40160Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 503 |
| New Highland Elementary School | Listed only | Hardin County | Elizabethtown, 42701Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 501 |
| Lakewood Elementary School | Listed only | Hardin County | Cecilia, 42724Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 459 |
Central Hardin High School
Hardin County
Cecilia, 42724 / City: Small
North Hardin High School
Hardin County
Radcliff, 40160 / Suburb: Small
Elizabethtown High School
Elizabethtown Independent
Elizabethtown, 42701 / City: Small
G C Burkhead Elementary School
Hardin County
Elizabethtown, 42701 / Rural: Fringe
John Hardin High School
Hardin County
Elizabethtown, 42701 / Suburb: Small
East Hardin Middle School
Hardin County
Elizabethtown, 42701 / Rural: Fringe
James T Alton Middle School
Hardin County
Vine Grove, 40175 / Rural: Fringe
North Park Elementary School
Hardin County
Radcliff, 40160 / Suburb: Small
Bluegrass Middle School
Hardin County
Elizabethtown, 42701 / Suburb: Small
North Middle School
Hardin County
Radcliff, 40160 / Suburb: Small
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Hardin County
Elizabethtown, 42701 / Rural: Fringe
Heartland Elementary School
Hardin County
Elizabethtown, 42701 / Rural: Fringe
Talton K Stone Middle School
Elizabethtown Independent
Elizabethtown, 42701 / City: Small
Woodland Elementary School
Hardin County
Radcliff, 40160 / Suburb: Small
Rineyville Elementary School
Hardin County
Rineyville, 40162 / Rural: Fringe
Vine Grove Elementary School
Hardin County
Vine Grove, 40175 / Rural: Fringe
West Hardin Middle School
Hardin County
Cecilia, 42724 / Rural: Fringe
Meadow View Elementary School
Hardin County
Radcliff, 40160 / Suburb: Small
New Highland Elementary School
Hardin County
Elizabethtown, 42701 / Suburb: Small
Lakewood Elementary School
Hardin County
Cecilia, 42724 / Rural: Fringe
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.