- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210249000517
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
North Hardin High School held near 1,664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.1 → 80.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 210249000517 · Radcliff, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,593 enr · 19:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Hardin High School (1,831 students)
North Hardin High School held near 1,664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.1 → 80.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
North Hardin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Hardin
Central Hardin High School
1,831 students
- This school
North Hardin High School
1,593 students
- John Hardin Hi
John Hardin High School
868 students
- East Hardin Mi
East Hardin Middle School
775 students
- Lincoln Trail 653
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
653 students
- G C Burkhead E 634
G C Burkhead Elementary School
634 students
What this shows North Hardin High School reports 1,593 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Hardin High School compares
North Hardin High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Hardin County reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,593 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,651 (2022-23) → 1,664 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.