For the 2026 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 31% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), 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 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 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Elizabethtown High School
(Math: 41% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
John Hardin High School
(Math: 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
Gr: 9-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Valley View Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Hawkins Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
College View Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
521 Charlemagne Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-5732
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-5732
Gr: K-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
521 Charlemagne Blvd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-5732
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-5732
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
461 Fowler Lane
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-0591
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-0591
Gr: 2-9 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
42701, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 8-11 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Crossroads Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
854 Tunnel Hill Church Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 360-0428
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 360-0428
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Elizabethtown Technical College High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
505 University Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 766-5133
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 766-5133
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Mulberry Helm Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
114 S Mulberry St
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8800
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
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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).
