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Mercer County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,715 students in Mercer County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Mercer County School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,715 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
177 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Mercer County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.44
# American Indian Students
5 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
178 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
88 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
2,255 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
83%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
167 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
125
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
198
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
197
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
180
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
185
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
191
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
196
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
204
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
216
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
227
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
225
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
186
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
184
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
198
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
3
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,515 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,616 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,515
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,616
$14,055
Best Mercer County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer Central
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Mercer County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Mercer County Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7000
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 745 students
Rank: #44.
Kenneth D. King Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
937 Moberly Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Grades: 6-9
| 645 students
Rank: #55.
Mercer County Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
741 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Grades: PK-2
| 700 students
Rank: #66.
Mercer County Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Moberly Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7080
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7080
Grades: 3-5
| 572 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mercer County School District?
Mercer County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,715 students.
What is the rank of Mercer County School District?
Mercer County School District is ranked #110 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County School District?
83% of Mercer County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mercer County School District?
Mercer County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Mercer County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,616 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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