Central Hardin High School vs East Hardin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Hardin High School
Cecilia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,831 students
East Hardin Middle School
Elizabethtown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students
| Measure | Central Hardin High School Cecilia, Kentucky | East Hardin Middle School Elizabethtown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #54 of 214 | #25 of 217 |
| National rank | #9077 of 16,910 | #3335 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,831 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 1,831 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 32.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 55% |
| city | Cecilia | Elizabethtown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Hardin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 47.4).
- •East Hardin Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 40%).
- •East Hardin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 48%).
- •East Hardin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 38.9%).
- •East Hardin Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.5).
- •Central Hardin High School is the larger school with 1,831 students compared with 775.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Hardin High School better than East Hardin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Hardin Middle School ranks higher (70.0 vs 47.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Hardin High School and East Hardin Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Cecilia and Elizabethtown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Hardin High School: 1,831. East Hardin Middle School: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Hardin High School and East Hardin Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Central Hardin High School is 54th of 214 and East Hardin Middle School is 25th of 217 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).