For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,940 students in Harrison County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Harrison County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
2,940 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Harrison County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
22%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.46
# American Indian Students
3 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
135 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
40 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,619 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
89%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
132 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
119
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
221
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
227
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
239
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
221
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
208
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
204
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
195
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
221
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
223
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
247
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
230
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
185
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,562 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,245 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,562
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,245
$13,981
Best Harrison County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Webster Ave
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7117
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7117
Grades: 9-12
| 869 students
Rank: #22.
Harrison County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Webster Ave
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2395
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2395
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1585 Ky Hwy 356
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7115
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7115
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Harrison County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
269 Education Dr
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7123
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7123
Grades: 6-8
| 614 students
Rank: #55.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 Education Dr
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7120
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7120
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #66.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1226 Us Hwy 62 E
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7121
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7121
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #77.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Us Hwy 27 N
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7114
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7114
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison County School District?
Harrison County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,940 students.
What is the rank of Harrison County School District?
Harrison County School District is ranked #93 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County School District?
89% of Harrison County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison County School District?
Harrison County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Harrison County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,245 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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