Best Elizabethtown Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,002 students in Elizabethtown, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Elizabethtown, 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.
Elizabethtown, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Elizabethtown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Elizabethtown, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Elizabethtown, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin County Day Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
643 Westport Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Elizabethtown High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
620 N Mulberry St
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3381
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
John Hardin High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
384 W A Jenkins Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8906
Gr: 9-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Glen Dale Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 Commerce Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 506-1215
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
College View Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
521 Charlemagne Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-5732
Gr: K-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Early College And Career Center
Vocational School
200 University Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-7930
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hcs Virtual Academy
521 Charlemagne Blvd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-5732
Gr: K-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 123:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Spectrum Care Academy
461 Fowler Lane
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-0591
Gr: 2-9 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elizabethtown, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elizabethtown, KY include Hardin County Day Treatment Center, Elizabethtown High School and John Hardin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elizabethtown?
9 public high schools are located in Elizabethtown.
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabethtown?
Elizabethtown public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Elizabethtown are often viewed compared to one another?

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