For the 2025 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)
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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