Central Hardin High School vs Helmwood Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.3 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
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
461 students
| Measure | Central Hardin High School Cecilia, Kentucky | Helmwood Heights Elementary School Elizabethtown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 214 | #322 of 707 |
| National rank | #9077 of 16,910 | #21945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,831 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 1,831 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 43% |
| city | Cecilia | Elizabethtown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helmwood Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 47.4).
- •Helmwood Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Helmwood Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Central Hardin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 47.5%).
- •Helmwood Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.5).
- •Central Hardin High School is the larger school with 1,831 students compared with 461.
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 Helmwood Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Helmwood Heights Elementary School ranks higher (54.6 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 Helmwood Heights Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Cecilia and Elizabethtown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Hardin High School: 1,831. Helmwood Heights Elementary School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Hardin High School and Helmwood Heights Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Central Hardin High School is 54th of 214 and Helmwood Heights Elementary School is 322nd of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).