East Hardin Middle School vs Talton K Stone Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.6 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
Talton K Stone Middle School
Elizabethtown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
526 students
| Measure | East Hardin Middle School Elizabethtown, Kentucky | Talton K Stone Middle School Elizabethtown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 217 | #38 of 217 |
| National rank | #3335 of 15,369 | #4027 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 775 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| city | Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Hardin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 66.9).
- •East Hardin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •East Hardin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 43%).
- •Talton K Stone Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.0).
- •East Hardin Middle School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 526.
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 Talton K Stone Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Hardin Middle School ranks higher (70.0 vs 66.9 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 Talton K Stone Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Elizabethtown and Elizabethtown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Hardin Middle School: 775. Talton K Stone Middle School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Hardin Middle School and Talton K Stone Middle School rank in Kentucky?
East Hardin Middle School is 25th of 217 and Talton K Stone Middle School is 38th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).