Top 5 Best Mercer County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,245 students in Mercer County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Mercer County, KY are Mercer Central Elementary School, Burgin Independent School and Mercer County Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Mercer County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer Central Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Burgin Independent School
Math: 34% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 E Main St
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Grades: PK-12
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Mercer County Senior High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7000
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #44.
Kenneth D. King Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
937 Moberly Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #55.
Mercer County Intermediate School
Math: 21% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Moberly Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7080
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7080
Grades: 3-5
| 597 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer County Day Treatment
Alternative School
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
741 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Grades: PK-2
| 668 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Point Education Center
Vocational School
Walter Reed Rd
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 239-7012
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 239-7012
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 E Main St
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Grades: 6-12
| 219 students
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Grades: PK-K
| 270 students
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
433 E Lexington St
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-8415
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-8415
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7076 Old Boonesboro Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7100
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7100
Grades: 9
| 227 students
Mercer County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
961 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-4364
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-4364
Grades: 6-10
| 16 students
Trailblazer Academy (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
661 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-9329
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-9329
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mercer County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Mercer County, KY are Mercer Central Elementary School, Burgin Independent School and Mercer County Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Mercer County, KY?
8 public schools are located in Mercer County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County, KY?
Mercer County, KY minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
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