East Hardin Middle School vs Helmwood Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Hardin Middle School
Elizabethtown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
461 students
| Measure | East Hardin Middle School Elizabethtown, Kentucky | Helmwood Heights Elementary School Elizabethtown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 217 | #322 of 707 |
| National rank | #3335 of 15,369 | #21945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 775 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| city | Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Hardin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 54.6).
- •East Hardin Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •East Hardin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •East Hardin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 47.5%).
- •Helmwood Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.0).
- •East Hardin Middle School is the larger school with 775 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 East Hardin Middle School better than Helmwood Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Hardin Middle School ranks higher (70.0 vs 54.6 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 East Hardin Middle School and Helmwood Heights Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Elizabethtown and Elizabethtown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Hardin Middle School: 775. Helmwood Heights Elementary School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Hardin Middle School and Helmwood Heights Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
East Hardin Middle School is 25th of 217 and Helmwood Heights Elementary School is 322nd of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).