[2] Although the school is within the city limits, it is served by the post office of the community of Cecilia, much of which has recently been annexed by Elizabethtown.[when?]

The council of twelve members including two administrators, six teachers, and four parents began operation in December 1995.

Hardin Central Junior High was built and opened as a brand new school in 1976, Cletus Coats was the first principal.

Cletus Coats went to West to replace Dale Campbell who transferred to Central Hardin as Principal.

The expectation is for students to use this time to improve their grades and finish work they may have missed, in addition to eating lunch.