27 schools in Hardin County

Kentucky · 14,583 students · 6 cities

Hardin County (Kentucky) covers 27 public K-12 schools and approximately 14,583 students, averaging 540 per campus.

7-year change in Hardin County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

14,583

-173 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

65%

was 67%

% Hispanic

10%

was 8%

% Black

12%

was 14%

% Asian

was 1%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

Largest A-Z Top rated

Name	City	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Central Hardin High School	Cecilia	High	09-12	1,831
North Hardin High School	Radcliff	High	09-12	1,593
John Hardin High School	Elizabethtown	High	09-12	868
East Hardin Middle School	Elizabethtown	Middle	06-08	775
Lincoln Trail Elementary School	Elizabethtown	Elementary	PK-05	653
G C Burkhead Elementary School	Elizabethtown	Elementary	PK-05	634
James T Alton Middle School	Vine Grove	Middle	06-08	612
North Park Elementary School	Radcliff	Elementary	PK-KG	604
Bluegrass Middle School	Elizabethtown	Middle	06-08	583
North Middle School	Radcliff	Middle	06-08	567
Heartland Elementary School	Elizabethtown	Elementary	PK-05	564
Rineyville Elementary School	Rineyville	Elementary	PK-05	554
Woodland Elementary School	Radcliff	Elementary	01-05	537
Meadow View Elementary School	Radcliff	Elementary	KG-05	514
New Highland Elementary School	Elizabethtown	Elementary	PK-05	505
Vine Grove Elementary School	Vine Grove	Elementary	01-05	493
Cecilia Valley Elementary School	Cecilia	Elementary	PK-05	490
West Hardin Middle School	Cecilia	Middle	06-08	476
Creekside Elementary School	Sonora	Elementary	PK-05	474
Lakewood Elementary School	Cecilia	Elementary	PK-05	463
Radcliff Elementary School	Radcliff	Elementary	01-05	386
College View Campus	Elizabethtown	Combined	KG-12	210
HCS Virtual Academy	Elizabethtown	Combined	KG-12	123
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems	Radcliff	Combined	01-12	63
Hardin County Day Treatment Center	Elizabethtown	High	06-12	8
Spectrum Care Academy	Elizabethtown	Combined	02-09	3
Early College and Career Center	Elizabethtown	High	09-12	0

About Hardin County

Hardin County is a mid-sized Kentucky school district running 27 campuses with combined enrollment near 14,583.

In terms of grade levels, Hardin County comprises 13 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high schools, and 4 combined or other.

Average enrollment per school in Hardin County is about 540, noticeably above the Kentucky average of roughly 467.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 14,583 students, stayed largely flat from the 14,756 reported in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Hardin County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Hardin County run?

Hardin County has 27 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 14,583 students in Kentucky.

What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Hardin County?

Hardin County includes 13 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high, 4 combined-grade schools.

What is the largest school in Hardin County?

Central Hardin High School is the largest public school in Hardin County by enrollment, with approximately 1,831 students.

What grade levels does Hardin County serve?

Hardin County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 27 campuses.

What cities does Hardin County serve?

Hardin County operates schools in Cecilia, Radcliff, Elizabethtown, Vine Grove, Rineyville, Sonora across Kentucky.