Helmwood Heights Elementary School vs John Hardin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
461 students
John Hardin High School
Elizabethtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
868 students
| Measure | Helmwood Heights Elementary School Elizabethtown, Kentucky | John Hardin High School Elizabethtown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 707 | #64 of 214 |
| National rank | #21945 of 50,301 | #9512 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 461 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| city | Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helmwood Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 45.8).
- •Helmwood Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Helmwood Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Helmwood Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 48.2%).
- •Helmwood Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.1).
- •John Hardin High School is the larger school with 868 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 Helmwood Heights Elementary School better than John Hardin High School?
On the Success Index (US), Helmwood Heights Elementary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 45.8 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 Helmwood Heights Elementary School and John Hardin High School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Elizabethtown and Elizabethtown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helmwood Heights Elementary School: 461. John Hardin High School: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helmwood Heights Elementary School and John Hardin High School rank in Kentucky?
Helmwood Heights Elementary School is 322nd of 707 and John Hardin High School is 64th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).