For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,844 students in Harrison County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Harrison County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,844 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Harrison County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.44
# American Indian Students
4 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
36 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,585 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
91%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
96
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
242
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
214
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
208
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
193
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
180
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
192
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
210
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
202
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
244
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
240
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
210
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
216
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
1
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,986 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,658 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,986
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,658
$14,055
Best Harrison County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison County High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Webster Ave
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7117
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7117
Grades: 9-12
| 835 students
Rank: #22.
Harrison County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
269 Education Dr
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7123
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7123
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1226 Us Hwy 62 E
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7121
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7121
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1585 Ky Hwy 356
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7115
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7115
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #55.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 Education Dr
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7120
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7120
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #66.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Us Hwy 27 N
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7114
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7114
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #77.
Harrison County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 Webster Ave
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2395
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2395
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison County School District?
Harrison County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,844 students.
What is the rank of Harrison County School District?
Harrison County School District is ranked #146 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County School District?
91% of Harrison County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison County School District?
Harrison County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Harrison County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,658 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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