Best Harrison County Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 887 students in Harrison County, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Harrison County, KY is Harrison County Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Harrison County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harrison County Learning Center, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Harrison County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
320 Webster Ave
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2395
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
327 Webster Ave.
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-5286
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harrison County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harrison County, KY include Harrison County Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Harrison County?
3 public high schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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