Top 10 Best Harrison County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,970 students in Harrison County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 251 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, IN are Morgan Elementary School, Lanesville Jr-sr High School and Corydon Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Harrison County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morgan Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12225 Hwy 135 Ne
Palmyra, IN 47164
(812) 364-6138
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Lanesville Jr-sr High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2725 Crestview Ave Ne
Lanesville, IN 47136
(812) 952-2555
Grades: 7-12
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Corydon Central High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
375 Country Club Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4181
Grades: 9-12
| 730 students
Rank: #44.
Corydon Central Jr High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
377 Country Club Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4184
Grades: 7-8
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
Lanesville Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2725 Crestview Ave Ne
Lanesville, IN 47136
(812) 952-3000
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
Rank: #66.
Corydon Intermediate School
Math: 44% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 High School Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-6548
Grades: 4-6
| 436 students
Rank: #77.
North Harrison Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1115 W Whiskey Run Rd Nw
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2419
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #88.
South Central Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6595 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2973
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
Rank: #99.
Corydon Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
125 Beechmont Dr
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4183
Grades: PK-3
| 671 students
Rank: #1010.
North Harrison High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1070 Hwy 64 Nw
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2741
Grades: 9-12
| 687 students
Rank: #1111.
Heth-washington Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2450 Heth-washington Rd Sw
Central, IN 47110
(812) 732-4766
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
Rank: #1212.
South Central Jr & Sr High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6675 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2941
Grades: 7-12
| 303 students
Rank: #1313.
North Harrison Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 Hwy 64 Nw
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2421
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #1414.
New Middletown Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2460 New Middletown Rd Se
New Middletown, IN 47160
(812) 968-3225
Grades: K-6
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Spec Educational Coop
Special Education School
121 High School Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-2094
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Harrison County, IN

Harrison County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1230 Hwy 64 Nw
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-3576
Grades: 5-6
| 349 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Harrison County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, IN include Morgan Elementary School, Lanesville Jr-sr High School and Corydon Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Harrison County, IN?
15 public schools are located in Harrison County, IN.
What percentage of students in Harrison County, IN go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County, IN?
Harrison County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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