| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin County School District | Radcliff | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 14,675 | 26 | PK–12 | 9 |
| Elizabethtown Independent School District | Elizabethtown | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 2,465 | 7 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Fort Knox Dependent Schools | Fort Knox | Not rated | — | — | — | 1 |
How Hardin County compares
Together they enroll 17,140 students across 33 schools. The largest is Hardin County School District with 14,675 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Kentucky average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 6/10. 1 of the 3 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Hardin County, Kentucky
Hardin County has 3 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hardin County is Hardin County School District (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Kentucky. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hardin County, KY?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Hardin County, KY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hardin County, KY?
Of the districts serving Hardin County, Hardin County School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 52nd percentile among Kentucky school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kentucky reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kentucky and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kentucky only, never across state lines.