For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,940 students in Harrison County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, KY are Harrison County Learning Center, Harrison County High School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harrison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Webster Ave
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2395
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2395
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Harrison County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Webster Ave
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7117
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7117
Gr: 9-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 Education Dr
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7120
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7120
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1585 Ky Hwy 356
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7115
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7115
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Harrison County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
269 Education Dr
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7123
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7123
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Us Hwy 27 N
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7114
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7114
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1226 Us Hwy 62 E
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7121
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7121
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
327 Webster Ave.
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-5286
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-5286
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrison County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, KY include Harrison County Learning Center, Harrison County High School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harrison County?
8 public schools are located in Harrison County.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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