Hardin County Jr High School

As a rural-scale 6-8 campus in Elizabethtown, Illinois, Hardin County Jr High School serves 107 students from grades 6 through 8, overseen by Hardin County CUSD 1. Compared to the state average of about 462 students per school, that is 77% smaller than typical.

Hardin County Jr High School is one of 3 schools operated by Hardin County CUSD 1, a district that hosts 498 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Hardin County Jr High School lists that nearly all students (93%) are White. Beyond that, the school logs 5% multiracial. Compared to Hardin County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the resource side, Hardin County Jr High School records 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.0:1, putting Hardin County Jr High School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 55% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

After controlling for student poverty, On a poverty-adjusted basis, Hardin County Jr High School sits in the bottom 10% statewide. Predicted proficiency from the FRL regression is roughly 39.7%; actual is 25.4%, a gap of -14.3 points.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Hardin County) records that median household earnings sit near $54,271, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. In all, Hardin County runs 3 public schools (combined enrollment of about 498 students), of which Hardin County Jr High School is one.

Hardin County Elem School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Hardin County Jr High School at 8th of 9; the average score across the group is 36.8%.

The school occupies a rural site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Hardin County Jr High School has contracted 4%, going from 112 students in 2018 to 107 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 19.6:1 in 2018 to 11.8:1 today.

On the community side, the feed for Hardin County Jr High School typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.