Top 5 Best Mercer County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,218 students in Mercer County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Mercer County, KY are Mercer Central, Burgin Independent School and Mercer County Day Treatment. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).

Best Mercer County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer Central
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Burgin Independent School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
440 E Main St
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Grades: PK-12
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Mercer County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Mercer County Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 745 students
Rank: #55.
Kenneth D. King Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
937 Moberly Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Grades: 6-9
| 645 students
Rank: #66.
Mercer County Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Moberly Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7080
Grades: 3-5
| 572 students
Rank: n/an/a
741 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Grades: PK-2
| 700 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Point Education Center
Vocational School
Walter Reed Rd
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 239-7012
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Trailblazer Academy
Vocational School
661 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-9329
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mercer County, KY

Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
401 E Main St
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Grades: 6-12
| 219 students
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Grades: PK-K
| 270 students
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
433 E Lexington St
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-8415
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7076 Old Boonesboro Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7100
Grades: 9
| 227 students
961 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-4364
Grades: 6-10
| 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mercer County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Mercer County, KY include Mercer Central, Burgin Independent School and Mercer County Day Treatment.
How many public schools are located in Mercer County, KY?
9 public schools are located in Mercer County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County, KY?
Mercer County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).

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