West Hardin Middle School

Hardin County
10471 Leitchfield Rd
Cecilia, KY 42724
476 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
West Hardin Middle School, located in Cecilia, Kentucky, serves as a key educational institution within the Hardin County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective opportunities, and a variety of extracurricular activities aimed at fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, serving as a hub for students from the surrounding rural and residential areas of Hardin County. With a commitment to preparing students for the challenges of high school and beyond, West Hardin Middle School prioritizes a supportive culture where educators strive to meet the diverse learning needs of their student body. Through its programs and community engagement, the school aims to instill a sense of responsibility, academic excellence, and school pride in its students.
476
Total Students
31.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    394 (82.8%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (6.3%)
  • Black
    26 (5.5%)
  • Two or More
    18 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hardin County
Phone: (270)862-3924
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 242
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 168
Grade 7 157
Grade 8 151
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
East Hardin Middle School
Hardin County
775 Students
810 New Glendale Rd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (9.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th