Mercer County Public Schools
Mercer County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
8
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,216
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Mercer County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kentucky; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Mercer County has 2 district entries. Mercer County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 6 schools.
School records are spread across 2 listed communities. Harrodsburg has the most listed schools, with 7 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Mercer County
Reported Enrollment
3,216
8 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Mercer County
Mercer County
Burgin Independent
8 Public Schools in Mercer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Senior High School | Listed only | Mercer County | Harrodsburg, 40330Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 731 |
| Mercer County Elementary School | Listed only | Mercer County | Harrodsburg, 40330Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 730 |
| Kenneth D. King Middle School | Listed only | Mercer County | Harrodsburg, 40330Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 610 |
| Mercer County Intermediate School | Listed only | Mercer County | Harrodsburg, 40330Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 593 |
| Burgin Independent School | Listed only | Burgin Independent | Burgin, 40310Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 495 |
| Mercer Central | Listed only | Mercer County | Harrodsburg, 40330Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 45 |
| Mercer County Day Treatment | Listed only | Mercer County | Harrodsburg, 40330Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 12 |
| Trailblazer Academy | Listed only | Kentucky Tech System | Harrodsburg, 40330Town: Distant | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Mercer County Senior High School
Mercer County
Harrodsburg, 40330 / Rural: Fringe
Mercer County Elementary School
Mercer County
Harrodsburg, 40330 / Town: Distant
Kenneth D. King Middle School
Mercer County
Harrodsburg, 40330 / Town: Distant
Mercer County Intermediate School
Mercer County
Harrodsburg, 40330 / Town: Distant
Burgin Independent School
Burgin Independent
Burgin, 40310 / Rural: Distant
Mercer Central
Mercer County
Harrodsburg, 40330 / Town: Distant
Mercer County Day Treatment
Mercer County
Harrodsburg, 40330 / Town: Distant
Trailblazer Academy
Kentucky Tech System
Harrodsburg, 40330 / Town: Distant
Mercer County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Mercer County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kentucky. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Mercer County public school directory?
The directory lists 8 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Mercer County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Mercer County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Mercer County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Mercer County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
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.