For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 592 students in Harrodsburg, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrodsburg, KY are Mercer County Day Treatment and Kenneth D. King Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrodsburg, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Harrodsburg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harrodsburg, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Kenneth D. King Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
937 Moberly Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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%
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 middle schools in Harrodsburg, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrodsburg, KY include Mercer County Day Treatment and Kenneth D. King Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harrodsburg?
3 public middle schools are located in Harrodsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrodsburg?
Harrodsburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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