Elizabethtown High School is located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States. A part of Elizabethtown Independent Schools, it is commonly referred to as E'Town High School or EHS. Elizabethtown High School ranked #7 in the state on the 2009 spring exam.
Serving 799 students in grades 9-12, Elizabethtown High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elizabethtown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Elizabethtown High School's student population of 799 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
799 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1914
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Elizabethtown High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabethtown High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#384 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
10%
11%
White
65%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pantherinae
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabethtown High School's ranking?
Elizabethtown High School is ranked #384 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Elizabethtown High School often compared to?
Elizabethtown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Hardin High School, John Hardin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elizabethtown High School?
The graduation rate of Elizabethtown High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Elizabethtown High School?
799 students attend Elizabethtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Elizabethtown High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabethtown High School?
Elizabethtown High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elizabethtown High School offer ?
Elizabethtown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elizabethtown High School part of?
Elizabethtown High School is part of Elizabethtown Independent School District.
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