Serving 101 students in grades 7-12, Hardin-central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hardin-central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hardin-central High School's student population of 101 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hardin-central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardin-central High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1150 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
99%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardin-central High School's ranking?
Hardin-central High School is ranked #1150 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hardin-central High School often compared to?
Hardin-central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orrick High School, Lawson High School, Hardin-central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hardin-central High School?
The graduation rate of Hardin-central High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hardin-central High School?
101 students attend Hardin-central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Hardin-central High School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardin-central High School?
Hardin-central High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hardin-central High School offer ?
Hardin-central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hardin-central High School part of?
Hardin-central High School is part of Hardin-Central C-2 School District.
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