HARDIN COUNTY JR HIGH SCHOOL

Hardin County Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hardin County CUSD 1 school district, located in Elizabethtown, IL with about 112 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 5 teachers, Hardin County Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 Junior High School is a public educational institution located in Elizabethtown, Illinois. Serving the students of Hardin County, the school provides a foundational academic environment for middle-grade learners. As part of a smaller, rural school district, the institution is focused on fostering a close-knit community where students can receive personalized attention and support as they transition from elementary to high school levels.

The school operates with a mission to prepare its students for future academic success by balancing core curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a presence in the small, historic river community of Elizabethtown, Hardin County Junior High plays a vital role in the regional educational landscape, aiming to develop both the intellectual skills and the social character of its local student body.

For more information, contact Hardin County Jr High School at (618) 287-2411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.