How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Hardin County | Mercer County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elizabethtown, Kentucky | Harrodsburg, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 14,675 | 2,723 |
| Number of Schools | 25 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 15.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Hardin County | Mercer County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,705 | $13,323 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.7% | 15.8% |
| State Revenue | 53.0% | 52.8% |
| Local Revenue | 29.3% | 31.5% |
Hardin County
Federal State Local
Mercer County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Hardin County | Mercer County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.7% | 77.4% |
| African American | 14.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.7% | 6.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.6% | 64.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Hardin County | Mercer County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 444.2:1 | 468:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.0% | 25.4% |
School Types
Hardin County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Mercer 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.