For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 173 students in Hardin County, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Hardin County, IL is Hardin County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Hardin County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hardin County High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hardin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin County High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4 School Rd
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2141
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2141
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hardin County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hardin County, IL include Hardin County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hardin County?
1 public high schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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