Harrison County Schools & Education
Harrison County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,733
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#85
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Harrison County
Measured School Summary
Harrison County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,733 per pupil, Harrison County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Harrison County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
8 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #85 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
96.0%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,733
$1,161 below the state average
School coverage
8
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Harrison County has 8 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Harrison County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Harrison County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#85
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Harrison County
Elementary to high school visible
2,896 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Harrison County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Harrison County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Harrison County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Consolidated Educational Network in Harrison County
Harrison County maintains a streamlined infrastructure of 8 public schools, including four elementary campuses, one middle school, and three high schools. A single unified district manages the entire local network, serving a total student body of 2,896. This centralized approach ensures consistent resources across the county’s primary and secondary facilities.
A Blend of Town and Rural Learning
Education here occurs in a mix of five town-based and three rural settings, with an average school size of 414 students. Harrison County High School is the largest campus with 865 students, while Southside Elementary School offers a smaller environment with 347 students. This balance provides families with a choice between bustling high school atmospheres and more intimate primary school settings.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Harrison County
Reported Enrollment
2,896
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Harrison County
Harrison County
8 Public Schools in Harrison County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County High School | Record | Harrison County | Cynthiana, 41031Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 865 |
| Harrison County Middle School | Record | Harrison County | Cynthiana, 41031Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 607 |
| Eastside Elementary School | Record | Harrison County | Cynthiana, 41031Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 411 |
| Westside Elementary School | Record | Harrison County | Cynthiana, 41031Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 350 |
| Southside Elementary School | Record | Harrison County | Cynthiana, 41031Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 347 |
| Northside Elementary School | Record | Harrison County | Cynthiana, 41031Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 297 |
| Harrison County Learning Center | Record | Harrison County | Cynthiana, 41031Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 19 |
| Harrison County Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Cynthiana, 41031Town: Distant | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Harrison County High School
Harrison County
Cynthiana, 41031 / Town: Distant
Harrison County Middle School
Harrison County
Cynthiana, 41031 / Town: Distant
Eastside Elementary School
Harrison County
Cynthiana, 41031 / Rural: Fringe
Westside Elementary School
Harrison County
Cynthiana, 41031 / Rural: Fringe
Southside Elementary School
Harrison County
Cynthiana, 41031 / Town: Distant
Northside Elementary School
Harrison County
Cynthiana, 41031 / Rural: Fringe
Harrison County Learning Center
Harrison County
Cynthiana, 41031 / Town: Distant
Harrison County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Cynthiana, 41031 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,733
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Harrison County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Harrison County, Kentucky?
Harrison County maintains a streamlined infrastructure of 8 public schools, including four elementary campuses, one middle school, and three high schools. A single unified district manages the entire local network, serving a total student body of 2,896. This centralized approach ensures consistent resources across the county’s primary and secondary facilities.
What is the school experience like in Harrison County?
Education here occurs in a mix of five town-based and three rural settings, with an average school size of 414 students. Harrison County High School is the largest campus with 865 students, while Southside Elementary School offers a smaller environment with 347 students. This balance provides families with a choice between bustling high school atmospheres and more intimate primary school settings.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.