North Hardin High School

Summary:

North Hardin High School is a public high school in Radcliff, Kentucky, serving 1,651 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hardin County School District, which is ranked 90 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While North Hardin High School has a 91.5% four-year graduation rate, this is lower than the nearby Central Hardin High School (95.7%) and John Hardin High School (98.1%). The school's test scores are also generally lower than the Hardin County and Kentucky state averages, with 46% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English, compared to 49% for Hardin County and 44% for the state. However, North Hardin High School performs relatively well for African American and Hispanic students, ranking 4 out of 5 stars for these subgroups.

North Hardin High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.74% to 50.51% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby Central Hardin High School (36.94%) and John Hardin High School (52.41%). Additionally, the school's spending per student has fluctuated significantly, from $13,083 in 2017-2018 to $149,721 in 2018-2019, which may impact its ability to provide consistent resources and support for its students. Despite these challenges, North Hardin High School still ranks in the top half of Kentucky high schools, indicating that there may be opportunities for improvement and growth.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 801 S Logsdon Parkway
       Radcliff, KY  40160


(270) 351-3167

District: Hardin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,824 Help


Feeder schools for North Hardin High School:

Elementary:    Meadow View Elementary School
    North Park Elementary School
    Radcliff Elementary School
    Rineyville Elementary School
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Middle:    James T Alton Middle School
    North Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  1,664

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.1%
African American:
20.9%
Two or more races:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.1% Help


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Compare Details North Hardin High School ranks better than 68.3% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Hardin County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.11. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Hardin High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at North Hardin High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.1%), African American (20.9%), two or more races (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Hardin High School is 20.5, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Hardin County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Hardin High School is $21,824, which is the 2nd highest among 3 high schools in the Hardin County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Hardin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Hardin High School 92nd of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See North Hardin High School in the ranking list.)

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Hardin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hardin County 90th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Hardin High School

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Rank History for all students at North Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 45.58 114th 217 47.5%
2008 43.39 126th 217 41.9%
2009 31.07 163rd 217 24.9%
2010 42.58 135th 223 39.5%
2011 34.84 157th 226 30.5%
2012 31.67 171st 229 25.3%
2013 50.43 148th 291 49.1%
2014 56.38 127th 290 56.2%
2015 63.69 97th 295 67.1%
2016 60.54 106th 288 63.2%
2017 63.05 102nd 287 64.5%
2018 57.98 100th 271 63.1%
2019 55.71 109th 285 61.8%
2021 46.48 120th 267 55.1%
2022 54.73 103rd 271 62.0%
2023 53.68 109th 276 60.5%
2024 63.11 92nd 290 68.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.48 24th 42 42.9%
2019 57.39 16th 39 59.0%
2021 50.39 24th 49 51.0%
2022 56.75 25th 77 67.5%
2023 49.45 40th 76 47.4%
2024 49.61 39th 87 55.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.68 96th 226 57.5%
2023 33.91 108th 162 33.3%
2024 36.71 96th 168 42.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.73 118th 232 49.1%
2019 54.98 112th 254 55.9%
2021 44.96 122nd 234 47.9%
2022 58.34 91st 266 65.8%
2023 60.08 79th 272 71.0%
2024 64.37 73rd 274 73.4%
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Rank History for Female students at North Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.43 138th 234 41.0%
2019 56.20 115th 249 53.8%
2021 36.88 150th 236 36.4%
2022 55.29 107th 252 57.5%
2023 51.55 116th 253 54.2%
2024 59.67 95th 261 63.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.61 142nd 166 14.5%
2019 40.21 96th 166 42.2%
2021 22.17 131st 154 14.9%
2022 45.21 67th 153 56.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.12 25th 115 78.3%
2019 56.00 52nd 102 49.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at North Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.33 1st 1 0.0%
2019 52.48 1st 1 0.0%
2021 35.96 3rd 5 40.0%
2022 16.57 5th 5 0.0%
2023 24.15 5th 5 0.0%
2024 56.16 3rd 5 40.0%
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Rank History for Male students at North Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.03 93rd 237 60.8%
2019 52.28 122nd 251 51.4%
2021 47.29 98th 238 58.8%
2022 50.11 109th 257 57.6%
2023 47.97 123rd 259 52.5%
2024 59.38 89th 262 66.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at North Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.61 18th 25 28.0%
2022 31.36 18th 28 35.7%
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Rank History for African American students at North Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.80 25th 94 73.4%
2019 74.98 14th 89 84.3%
2021 55.96 20th 78 74.4%
2022 59.87 25th 89 71.9%
2023 60.65 16th 83 80.7%
2024 73.39 17th 93 81.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.91 17th 80 78.8%
2019 49.04 39th 88 55.7%
2021 63.27 25th 92 72.8%
2022 59.48 40th 114 64.9%
2023 61.79 35th 116 69.8%
2024 78.44 15th 124 87.9%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at North Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.23 68th 198 65.7%
2019 64.27 64th 219 70.8%
2021 53.07 71st 203 65.0%
2022 61.82 73rd 260 71.9%
2023 53.86 104th 264 60.6%
2024 61.55 90th 273 67.0%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 29, 2018

Open Quote Worst place for your child to attend in the area. Not a safe place for child unless parents have $$ or political power. Teachers without degrees, physically violent students allowed to remain while victims penalized. Special education non existent, teachers and school states they can't keep them safe and immediately takes steps to remove to alternate school that is not inclusive, restrictive and doesn't offer same studies.
Avoid this headache, buy house in the next town over, Elizabethtown independent school district is much better, with studies and teachers that are recognized by leading universities. Even John hardin high school, same district, is better and safer environment.
Beware this place keep attorney on retainer, they will destroy your child's life, future and mental well being. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Open Quote I am a graduate of North Hardin High School, and there are so many outstanding qualities that lurk within the halls of this school, that many don't see. The Trojans are extremely well known for their excellence in Atheletics, I mean, goodness, I graduated with one of the greatest quarter backs, whom recently signed with the New York Giants...beat that JOHN! Many of our students become successful academically as well, and move on to being very professional business men and women. Just because we like to defend our turf and stomp the ground, doesn't mean we aren't about achieving the very best in life! GO BIG BLUE! Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Hardin High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1443 285 98 29 12 n/a n/a 0 1867
1989 1479 296 65 32 13 n/a n/a 0 1885
1990 1398 292 81 44 4 n/a n/a 0 1819
1991 1372 273 80 20 27 n/a n/a 0 1772
1992 1500 301 87 17 27 n/a n/a 0 1932
1993 1200 255 79 10 28 n/a n/a 0 1572
1994 1065 284 79 39 5 n/a n/a 0 1472
1995 1347 522 121 80 3 n/a n/a 0 2073
1996 1347 522 121 80 3 n/a n/a 0 2073
1997 1451 506 64 81 3 n/a n/a 0 2105
1998 1366 497 54 82 3 n/a n/a 39 2041
1999 1375 507 60 87 3 n/a n/a 35 2067
2000 1327 521 68 94 7 n/a n/a 47 2064
2001 1291 525 74 103 11 n/a n/a 48 2052
2002 928 368 72 71 10 n/a n/a 0 1449
2003 928 368 72 71 10 n/a n/a 0 1449
2004 875 362 78 80 11 n/a n/a 0 1406
2005 856 362 71 87 7 n/a n/a 0 1383
2006 868 377 69 91 6 n/a n/a 0 1411
2007 814 433 64 86 5 n/a n/a 45 1447
2008 757 398 65 85 7 n/a n/a 56 1368
2009 745 392 53 77 6 n/a n/a 73 1346
2010 787 382 48 80 9 n/a n/a 79 1385
2011 794 423 46 92 10 3 35 0 1403
2012 820 410 39 103 7 7 64 0 1450
2013 791 398 36 118 5 12 79 0 1439
2014 794 391 28 132 3 12 93 0 1453
2015 824 412 27 148 4 17 93 0 1525
2016 824 408 26 155 0 21 97 0 1531
2017 834 421 27 149 3 24 108 0 1566
2018 836 438 32 144 3 23 105 0 1581
2019 814 417 36 143 4 24 138 0 1576
2020 794 410 34 170 5 14 134 0 1561
2021 857 395 33 171 3 13 149 0 1621
2022 853 363 30 187 2 17 182 0 1634
2023 865 351 31 187 2 16 199 0 1651
2024 867 347 26 185 3 21 215 0 1664

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Hardin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1867 86.4 21.6 n/a
1989 1885 87.4 21.5 n/a
1990 1819 89.8 20.2 n/a
1991 1772 97.5 18.1 n/a
1992 1932 70.3 27.4 n/a
1993 1572 73.6 21.4 n/a
1994 1472 76.3 19.3 n/a
1995 2073 107.0 19.4 n/a
1996 2073 107.0 19.4 n/a
1997 2105 112.5 18.7 25.4
1998 2041 111.4 18.3 27.1
1999 2067 111.3 18.6 39
2000 2064 107.5 19.2 37.2
2001 2052 111.6 18.4 37.1
2002 1449 82.2 17.6 63.4
2003 1449 82.2 17.6 63.4
2004 1406 78.5 17.9 n/a
2005 1383 83.0 16.7 n/a
2006 1411 86.0 16.4 38.1
2007 1447 71.0 20.4 43.4
2008 1368 82.0 16.7 54
2009 1346 76.5 17.6 47.8
2010 1385 53.0 26.1 49.4
2011 1403 83.5 16.8 44.5
2012 1450 91.5 15.8 47.4
2013 1439 82.5 17.4 48.4
2014 1453 82.5 17.6 51.9
2015 1525 31.0 49.1 54.4
2016 1531 82.0 18.6 57.3
2017 1566 80.2 19.5 58.6
2018 1581 83.8 18.8 54.7
2019 1576 83.1 18.9 55.9
2020 1561 85.5 18.2 57.1
2021 1621 86.8 18.6 43.9
2022 1634 84.5 19.3 38.7
2023 1651 84.0 19.6 50.5
2024 1664 80.9 20.5 48.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Hardin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1867 86.4 21.6 n/a
1989 1885 87.4 21.5 n/a
1990 1819 89.8 20.2 n/a
1991 1772 97.5 18.1 n/a
1992 1932 70.3 27.4 n/a
1993 1572 73.6 21.4 n/a
1994 1472 76.3 19.3 n/a
1995 2073 107.0 19.4 n/a
1996 2073 107.0 19.4 n/a
1997 2105 112.5 18.7 25.4
1998 2041 111.4 18.3 27.1
1999 2067 111.3 18.6 39
2000 2064 107.5 19.2 37.2
2001 2052 111.6 18.4 37.1
2002 1449 82.2 17.6 63.4
2003 1449 82.2 17.6 63.4
2004 1406 78.5 17.9 n/a
2005 1383 83.0 16.7 n/a
2006 1411 86.0 16.4 38.1
2007 1447 71.0 20.4 43.4
2008 1368 82.0 16.7 54
2009 1346 76.5 17.6 47.8
2010 1385 53.0 26.1 49.4
2011 1403 83.5 16.8 44.5
2012 1450 91.5 15.8 47.4
2013 1439 82.5 17.4 48.4
2014 1453 82.5 17.6 51.9
2015 1525 31.0 49.1 54.4
2016 1531 82.0 18.6 57.3
2017 1566 80.2 19.5 58.6
2018 1581 83.8 18.8 54.7
2019 1576 83.1 18.9 55.9
2020 1561 85.5 18.2 57.1
2021 1621 86.8 18.6 43.9
2022 1634 84.5 19.3 38.7
2023 1651 84.0 19.6 50.5
2024 1664 80.9 20.5 48.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Hardin High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $733 (5.6%) $153 (1.2%) $500 (3.8%) $14,953 (114.3%) $2,149 (16.4%) $1,044 (8.0%) $13,083
2019 $838 (0.6%) $4,320 (2.9%) $596 (0.4%) $333,624 (222.8%) $47,887 (32.0%) $18,766 (12.5%) $149,721
2020 $864 (4.7%) $231 (1.3%) $1,095 (6.0%) $15,140 (82.8%) $2,049 (11.2%) $17,189 (94.0%) $18,284
2021 $929 (4.5%) $657 (3.2%) $1,587 (7.8%) $15,970 (78.1%) $2,895 (14.2%) $18,865 (92.2%) $20,452
2022 $1,208 (5.5%) $990 (4.5%) $2,203 (10.1%) $16,703 (76.5%) $2,916 (13.4%) $19,621 (89.9%) $21,824

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Hardin High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 109th of 285 High schoolsRanks 109th of 276 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (North Hardin High School)48.949
 0.1%
   11th Grade English (Hardin County)52.252
 0.2%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Hardin High School)35.236
 0.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Hardin County)36.437
 0.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (North Hardin High School)43.440
 3.4%
   11th Grade Reading (Hardin County)4546
 1%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15761651
 4.8%
African American417351
 15.8%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian3631
 13.9%
Hispanic143187
 30.8%
Pacific Islander2416
 33.3%
White814865
 6.3%
Two or More Races138199
 44.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.9%50.5%
 5.4%


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Students at North Hardin High School are 52% White, 21% African American, 13% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,664 students attended North Hardin High School.

North Hardin High School ranks 92nd of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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