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Best Harrodsburg Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,724 students in Harrodsburg, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 85 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Harrodsburg, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Harrodsburg, KY are Mercer Central, Mercer County Day Treatment and Mercer County Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrodsburg, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Harrodsburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Harrodsburg, KY (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Kenneth D. King Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
937 Moberly Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Mercer County Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Moberly Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7080
Gr: 3-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Mercer County Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
741 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Gr: PK-2 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Trailblazer Academy
Vocational School
661 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-9329
Gr: 8-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Harrodsburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Evan Harlow Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Gr: PK-K | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Evan Harlow Elementary School (Closed 2011)
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Gr: PK-5
Harrodsburg Middle School (Closed 2023)
433 E Lexington St
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-8415
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Mercer Central Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Gr: 9-12
Mercer County 9th Grade Academy (Closed 2015)
7076 Old Boonesboro Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7100
Gr: 9 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Mercer County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
961 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-4364
Gr: 6-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Harrodsburg, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Harrodsburg, KY include Mercer Central, Mercer County Day Treatment and Mercer County Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Harrodsburg?
7 public schools are located in Harrodsburg.
What percentage of students in Harrodsburg go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Harrodsburg are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrodsburg?
Harrodsburg public schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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