HARDIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Hardin County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hardin County CUSD 1 school district, located in Elizabethtown, IL with about 172 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Hardin County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hardin County High School, located in Elizabethtown, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Hardin County. Situated in a rural community along the Ohio River, the school functions as a focal point for the area, balancing a traditional academic curriculum with a small-town atmosphere. As a relatively small school, it typically emphasizes personalized attention for its students, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and faculty work to support the unique needs of a tight-knit rural population.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Hardin County High School plays a significant role in the local community’s social and extracurricular life. The school provides various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that encourage community involvement and school spirit. By focusing on both foundational education and student development, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education or the regional workforce, while maintaining the heritage and values characteristic of the southern Illinois river region.

For more information, contact Hardin County High School at (618) 287-2141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.