Top Rankings
Hardin-Central C-2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 205 students in Hardin-Central C-2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Hardin-Central C-2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
205 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hardin-Central C-2 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#216 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
99%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,737 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,180 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,737
$15,190
Spending / Student
$16,180
$14,008
Best Hardin-Central C-2 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin-central Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Ne 1st St
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Hardin-central High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Ne 1st St
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hardin-Central C-2 School District?
Hardin-Central C-2 School District manages 2 public schools serving 205 students.
What is the rank of Hardin-Central C-2 School District?
Hardin-Central C-2 School District is ranked #200 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin-Central C-2 School District?
99% of Hardin-Central C-2 School District students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hardin-Central C-2 School District?
Hardin-Central C-2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Hardin-Central C-2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,180 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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