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Hardin County

Kentucky · Public School District
26
Schools
14,675
Students
$13,705
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
50.3%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.3%
Graduation Rate
+5.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hardin County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 14,675 students across 26 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,705 is near the national average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (26)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bluegrass Middle School06–08578
East Hardin Middle School06–08780
James T Alton Middle School06–08666
North Middle School06–08578
West Hardin Middle School06–08509
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Hardin High School09–121,914
Early College and Career Center09–120
Hardin County Day Treatment Center06–1213
John Hardin High School09–12790
North Hardin High School09–121,651
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
College View CampusKG–12312
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems01–1236
Spectrum Care Academy02–095
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,705Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
29%
State
53.0%
Local (property tax)
29.3%
Federal
17.7%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
26
Schools
14,675
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.3%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.3% graduation rate — 5.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 26 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hardin County?
Hardin County has 26 public schools, serving a total of 14,675 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hardin County?
The graduation rate is 92.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hardin County spend per student?
Hardin County spends $13,705 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hardin County?
50% of students in Hardin County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hardin County?
No, Hardin County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hardin County serve?
Hardin County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hardin County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hardin County is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.