Enrollment
1,593
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Radcliff, KY
North Hardin High School
Federal NCES profile for North Hardin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210249000517
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Hardin High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Radcliff · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Hardin High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Hardin High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Radcliff, KY.
School address
District: Hardin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210249000517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Hardin High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Hardin High School
North Hardin High School is a large high school in Radcliff, Kentucky, enrolling 1,593 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 90% of Kentucky schools and 25% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,593 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #46.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 437 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,593 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 37 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hardin County also operates Central Hardin High School (1,831 students) and John Hardin High School (868 students) alongside North Hardin High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Hardin High School compares
North Hardin High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,593 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,593
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
290
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
African American 20.7%
Two or More 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, North Hardin High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hardin County, which includes North Hardin High School.
$11,904
Per student
-10%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 53.0%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Hardin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hardin High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Hardin High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hardin Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G C Burkhead Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Hardin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,593 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Hardin High School
How many students attend North Hardin High School?
North Hardin High School has 1,593 students enrolled. It is a high school in Radcliff, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hardin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hardin High School is 19:1, which is 25% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Hardin High School?
45.7% of students at North Hardin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Hardin High School?
The largest demographic group at North Hardin High School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Radcliff, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Hardin High School?
North Hardin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Hardin High School rank among public schools in Radcliff?
By Resource Investment Index, North Hardin High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Radcliff, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Radcliff on the city page.
Is North Hardin High School a good school?
North Hardin High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hardin County?
Besides North Hardin High School, Hardin County also operates Central Hardin High School (1,831 students), John Hardin High School (868 students), and East Hardin Middle School (775 students). See the Hardin County district page for the complete list.
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