Hardin County

Hardin County Schools operates 26 schools across a suburban Kentucky locale, serving 16,287 students as of the most recent enrollment period. The district experienced substantial growth with an 11.8% enrollment increase from the prior year, supported by 1,090 teachers maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 51.0%, exceeding the state average of 42.2%, while reading proficiency at 51.0% also surpasses the state average of 48.2%. However, the graduation rate of 94.4% falls slightly below Kentucky's 95.5% state average. The district maintains a low dropout rate of 0.8%, though chronic absenteeism is notable at 23.9%.

The student population reflects significant economic need, with 56.5% of students classified as economically disadvantaged. Additionally, 19.2% of students receive special education services, while 3.0% are identified as English learners. The district's racial composition is 65.4% White, 12.3% Black, 10.0% Hispanic, and 1.4% Asian.

Financially, Hardin County operates with a total budget of $183.4 million and per-pupil spending of $26,895, substantially above the state average of $18,884. Revenue sources are diversified: 56.1% from state funding, 30.6% from local sources, and 13.3% from federal allocations. This above-average per-pupil investment reflects the district's commitment to resource allocation despite serving a student population with significant economic disadvantages.