How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Hardin County | McCracken County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elizabethtown, Kentucky | Paducah, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 14,675 | 6,968 |
| Number of Schools | 25 | 13 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 20.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Hardin County | McCracken County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,705 | $14,612 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.7% | 19.0% |
| State Revenue | 53.0% | 45.7% |
| Local Revenue | 29.3% | 35.3% |
Hardin County
Federal State Local
McCracken County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Hardin County | McCracken County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.7% | 77.5% |
| African American | 14.4% | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% | 7.2% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 10.7% | 6.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.6% | 50.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Hardin County | McCracken County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | 24 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 444.2:1 | 404.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.0% | 16.4% |
School Types
Hardin County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
McCracken County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.