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South Hardin High School

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South Hardin High School ranks 162 nd of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

162^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 52% of Iowa high schools

Summary

South Hardin High School is a public high school located in Eldora, Iowa, serving 236 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Eldora-New Providence Community School District. The school has faced some challenges, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 162 out of 340 Iowa high schools (3-star rating) in 2024-2025 to 251 out of 320 (1-star rating) in 2017-2018. Its current ranking is 195 out of 338 (2-star rating) for the 2023-2024 school year.

One area of concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rate, which has ranged from 14.0% to 23.4% in recent years, higher than nearby schools like Grundy Center High School and BCLUW High School. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at South Hardin High School has increased from 36.56% in 2021-2022 to 45.34% in 2023-2024, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the nearby schools. Despite the higher spending per student at South Hardin High School, the school's academic performance, particularly in mathematics, has been mixed compared to the state and district averages.

To address these challenges, the Eldora-New Providence Community School District may need to focus on improving attendance, providing targeted academic interventions, and exploring ways to better support the needs of the school's student population. By addressing these issues, South Hardin High School can work towards improving its overall performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.

237

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,134

Per pupil spending ?

40.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1800 24th St
Eldora, IA 50627

(641) 939-3421

District: Eldora-New Providence Community School District

Feeder schools for South Hardin High School:

Elementary:

Eldora-New Providence Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Two or more races:

2.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 25th percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 27 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Iowa median (52nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg74%

Iowa avg69%

162^nd of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 27 pts since 2015

From bottom 25% (2015) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

197^th of 313Eldora-New Providence Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	58.3	162 of 340	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.7	195 of 338	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.4	211 of 336	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.2	181 of 332	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.4	187 of 327	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.5	224 of 327	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.0	251 of 320	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	58.9	153 of 325	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	24.6	261 of 320	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	36.2	243 of 324	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	49.2	196 of 322	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	59.5	158 of 351	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.3	172 of 351	51.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts75%~ state avg

Mathematics75%+8 vs state

Science67%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Hardin High School	Public	9-12	1800 24th St	Eldora	50627	Hardin County	Eldora-New Providence Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 939-3421	237	18	13.1	40.5%	208 (87.8%)	2 (0.8%)	19 (8.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	58.3	162^nd of 340 public high schools	52.4%		49.7	195^th of 338 public high schools	42.3%	33	73.5	78.7	73.7	63.3	77.0	82.5	67.2	$16,134	$452	$15,681
Choice Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	607 Center Street	Union	50258	Hardin County	Choice Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(515) 850-2545	257	10	24.6	26.1%	188 (73.2%)	24 (9.3%)	30 (11.7%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12.3	308^th of 340 public high schools	9.4%		7.2	318^th of 338 public high schools	5.9%	10		55.6	63.0		40.0	37.0	47.4
AGWSR High School	Public	9-12	713 Hardin St	Ackley	50601	Hardin County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 847-2633	190	18	10.6	44.2%	175 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	39.1	246^th of 340 public high schools	27.6%		55	172^nd of 338 public high schools	49.1%	74	65.3	78.7	56.4	51.0	80.9	61.5	63.8	$20,042	$557	$19,486
Iowa Falls - Alden High School	Public	9-12	1903 North Taylor	Iowa Falls	50126	Hardin County	Iowa Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 648-6440	398	27	14.6	30.4%	346 (86.9%)	6 (1.5%)	30 (7.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.8%)	41.2	235^th of 340 public high schools	30.9%		35.9	254^th of 338 public high schools	24.9%	19	79.0	70.2	56.7	67.0	65.4	50.0	72.1	$12,616	$163	$12,453
BCLUW High School	Public	9-12	610 East Center Street	Conrad	50621	Grundy County	BCLUW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 366-2810	172	17	9.9	37.2%	163 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	78.6	39^th of 340 public high schools	88.5%		71	88^th of 338 public high schools	74.0%	49	84.6	85.4	88.1	87.5	75.6	83.3	75.6	$15,194	$294	$14,900
Grundy Center High School	Public	9-12	1006 M Ave	Grundy Center	50638	Grundy County	Grundy Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 825-5449	241	20	12.3	32.4%	226 (93.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.7%)	90.4	6^th of 340 public high schools	98.2%		86.1	13^th of 338 public high schools	96.2%	7	98.1	94.6	87.1	90.9	91.1	81.4	91.1	$17,683	$238	$17,445

Frequently Asked Questions about South Hardin High School

What schools feed into South Hardin High School?

South Hardin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eldora-New Providence Elementary School

Is South Hardin High School a good school?

South Hardin High School ranks 162^nd of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is South Hardin High School in?

Eldora-New Providence Community School District

What is the racial makeup of South Hardin High School?

Students at South Hardin High School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend South Hardin High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 237 students attended South Hardin High School.

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