Top 5 Best Mercer County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,946 students in Mercer County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, KY are Mercer Central, Mercer County Day Treatment and Burgin Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Mercer County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mercer County Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Mercer County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mercer Central
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mercer County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Burgin Independent School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
440 E Main St
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Grades: PK-12
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Mercer County Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1124 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 745 students
Rank: #55.
Kenneth D. King Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
937 Moberly Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Grades: 6-9
| 645 students
Rank: n/an/a
Trailblazer Academy
Vocational School
661 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-9329
Grades: 8-12
| n/a 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 high schools in Mercer County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, KY include Mercer Central, Mercer County Day Treatment and Burgin Independent School.
How many public high schools are located in Mercer County, KY?
6 public high schools are located in Mercer County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County, KY?
Mercer County, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).

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