For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,027 students in 42701, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in 42701, KY are Hardin County Day Treatment Center, Elizabethtown High School and John Hardin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 42701 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 42701, KY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 42701 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elizabethtown High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42701, KY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin County Day Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
643 Westport Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8800
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8800
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Elizabethtown High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
620 N Mulberry St
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3381
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3381
Grades: 9-12
| 799 students
Rank: #33.
John Hardin High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
384 W A Jenkins Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8906
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8906
Grades: 9-12
| 806 students
Rank: #44.
Glen Dale Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Commerce Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 506-1215
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 506-1215
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: #55.
Valley View Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Hawkins Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #66.
College View Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
521 Charlemagne Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-5732
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-5732
Grades: K-12
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early College And Career Center
Vocational School
200 University Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-7930
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-7930
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
521 Charlemagne Blvd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-5732
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-5732
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
461 Fowler Lane
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-0591
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-0591
Grades: 2-9
| 4 students
42701, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Communicare Arc High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1311 N. Dixie Building D
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-1304
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-1304
Grades: 8-11
| 3 students
Crossroads Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
854 Tunnel Hill Church Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 360-0428
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 360-0428
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Elizabethtown Technical College High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
505 University Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 766-5133
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 766-5133
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lincoln Village Regional Juvenile Det Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
820 New Glendale Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 766-5280
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 766-5280
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Lincoln Village Youth Development Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
65 West A. Jenkins
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8800
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8800
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Mulberry Helm Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
114 S Mulberry St
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8800
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 42701, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 42701, KY include Hardin County Day Treatment Center, Elizabethtown High School and John Hardin High School.
How many public high schools are located in 42701?
9 public high schools are located in 42701.
What is the racial composition of students in 42701?
42701 public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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