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Hardin County, Kentucky Public Schools

Hardin County was founded in 1793 and named after Colonel John Hardin, who was killed by Native Americans while on a peace mission. It is located in north-central Kentucky, and is part of the city of Elizabethtown. In 2005, a movie called "Elizabethtown" came out starring Kirsten Dunst, Orlando Bloom and Susan Sarandon. Much of the movie was filmed at famous landmarks in Elizabethtown. As of February 2011, three public high schools, five public middle schools and 13 public elementary schools are in Hardin County, Kentucky. There are also nine alternative schools.
  1. Central Hardin High School

    • Central Hardin High School is located in Cecilia. It offers many sports teams including baseball, basketball, football, soccer, track and swimming. Many academic groups and clubs, including art, drama, astronomy, foreign languages, knitting and science are also offered. It is a 5-star school, according to School Digger, a free site that rates schools based on national and state-wide test scores as well as student-to-teacher ratios, enrollment, crime and real estate data. The school does not require a school uniform. The school values communication with parents and allows parents to check their student's grades, attendance and discipline records through the school website.

    East Hardin Middle School

    • East Hardin Middle School is located in Glendale. The school's mission statement is to turn students into lifelong learners. It offers a Youth Services Center for student guidance and enforces an anti-bullying law, through which law enforcement is called if a student commits harassment, intimidation or bullying. Offenders could be suspended, expelled or legally charged for their actions. The school offers a 23-page handbook outlining policies and laws on campus. It is a 3-star school, according to School Digger. East Hardin has a student-to-teacher ratio of 18:1.

    Woodland Elementary School

    • Woodland Elementary School is located in Radcliff. The school offers a Family Resource Center for guidance and family programs, as the founders believe the student's family, school, district and community are all responsible for producing a productive citizen. The school also offers a media center/library and a nature preserve with a trail. The school is a School Digger 2-star school. It requires all students to wear a uniform of solid navy, white, tan or light blue tops with a collar and solid navy or tan pants.

    Creekside Elementary School

    • Creekside Elementary School is located in Sonora. Its mission states its aim to provide a safe and encouraging learning environment so students challenge themselves. The school hosts several extra-curricular activities, including archery, cross country, yearbook and tutoring. It also has a Family Resource Center for guidance and family programs. According to School Digger, it is a 3-star school. Creekside also offers a media center/library and a "Writing Wall of Fame" contest to encourage students to write.

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