For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,897 students in Harrison County, IN (there are 3 private schools, serving 320 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, IN are Morgan Elementary School, Heth-washington Elementary School and South Central Elementary 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 47% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Harrison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12225 Hwy 135 Ne
Palmyra, IN 47164
(812) 364-6138
Palmyra, IN 47164
(812) 364-6138
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Heth-washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2450 Heth-washington Rd Sw
Central, IN 47110
(812) 732-4766
Central, IN 47110
(812) 732-4766
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6595 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2973
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2973
Gr: PK-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Corydon Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 High School Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-6548
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-6548
Gr: 4-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Lanesville Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2725 Crestview Ave Ne
Lanesville, IN 47136
(812) 952-3000
Lanesville, IN 47136
(812) 952-3000
Gr: K-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Corydon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 Country Club Rd Ne
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4183
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4183
Gr: PK-3 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
New Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2460 New Middletown Rd Se
New Middletown, IN 47160
(812) 968-3225
New Middletown, IN 47160
(812) 968-3225
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Corydon Central Jr High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
377 Country Club Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4184
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4184
Gr: 7-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Corydon Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
375 Country Club Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4181
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4181
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
North Harrison Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1180 Hwy 64 Nw
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2421
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2421
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
South Central Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6675 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2941
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2941
Gr: 7-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Lanesville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2725 Crestview Ave Ne
Lanesville, IN 47136
(812) 952-2555
Lanesville, IN 47136
(812) 952-2555
Gr: 7-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
North Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1115 W Whiskey Run Rd Nw
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2419
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2419
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
North Harrison High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Hwy 64 Nw
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2741
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2741
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Spec Educational Coop
Special Education School
121 High School Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-2094
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-2094
Gr: PK-12
Harrison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1230 Hwy 64 Nw
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-3576
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-3576
Gr: 5-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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, Heth-washington Elementary School and South Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harrison County?
15 public schools are located in Harrison County.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harrison County include: Corydon Central Jr High School vs. Corydon Intermediate School, North Harrison High School vs. Corydon Central High School, Morgan Elementary School vs. North Harrison Elementary School
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