For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 811 students in Harrodsburg, KY.
The top-ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Harrodsburg have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Harrodsburg, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mercer County Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harrodsburg, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mercer Central
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1124 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7000
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Trailblazer Academy
Vocational School
661 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-9329
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-9329
Gr: 8-12
Harrodsburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Gr: PK-K | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Gr: PK-5
433 E Lexington St
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-8415
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-8415
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Gr: 9-12
7076 Old Boonesboro Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7100
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
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 high schools in Harrodsburg, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harrodsburg, KY include Mercer Central, Mercer County Day Treatment and Mercer County Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrodsburg?
4 public high schools are located in Harrodsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrodsburg?
Harrodsburg public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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