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Harrison County

Indiana · Public K-12

Harrison County, Indiana operates 15 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 5,932 students (about 395 per campus). The level mix is 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Harrison County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,932
-205 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
15
3 districts
Enrollment
5,932
NCES CCD
Median income
$74,475
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.3%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
7
2,674 students
Middle
3
1,301 students
High
4
1,957 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
South Harrison Com Schools
3,123 students · 3 districts in Harrison County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Harrison County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
4%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.2% under 18

Test scores in Harrison County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

See all 12 schools in Harrison County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Corydon Central High SchoolCorydonHigh09-12748·
Corydon Elementary SchoolCorydonElementaryPK-03644·
North Harrison High SchoolRamseyHigh09-12616·
North Harrison Elementary SchoolRamseyElementaryPK-05562·
Corydon Intermediate SchoolCorydonMiddle04-06487·
North Harrison Middle SchoolRamseyMiddle06-08456·
Morgan Elementary SchoolPalmyraElementaryPK-05442·
Lanesville Elementary SchoolLanesvilleElementaryKG-06400·
Corydon Central Jr High SchoolCorydonMiddle07-08358·
South Central ElementaryElizabethElementaryPK-06344·
Lanesville Jr-Sr HSLanesvilleHigh07-12333·
South Central Jr & Sr High SchoolElizabethHigh07-12260·
Heth-Washington Elementary SchoolCentralElementaryPK-06162·
New Middletown Elementary SchoolNew MiddletownElementaryPK-06120·
Harrison County Spec Ed CoopCorydonCombinedPK-120·

Cities in Harrison County

Corydon5 schoolsRamsey3 schoolsElizabeth2 schoolsLanesville2 schoolsCentral1 schoolNew Middletown1 schoolPalmyra1 school

About Harrison County

Harrison County is a thinly populated Indiana county of about 39,859 residents, home to 15 public schools and roughly 5,932 students.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $74,475, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% noticeably above the Indiana median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Harrison County is built around 7 elementary schools (2,674 students), 3 middle schools (1,301), 4 high schools (1,957), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Harrison County is South Harrison Com Schools, which alone enrolls about 3,123 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,932 students, contracted 3% from the 6,137 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Harrison County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Harrison County?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Harrison County, Indiana, with a combined enrollment of about 5,932.
How many high schools are in Harrison County?
Harrison County, Indiana has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,957 students.
How many middle schools are in Harrison County?
Harrison County, Indiana has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,301 students.
How many elementary schools are in Harrison County?
Harrison County, Indiana has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,674 students.
What is the largest school district in Harrison County?
South Harrison Com Schools is the largest school district in Harrison County, serving approximately 3,123 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Harrison County?
Harrison County has roughly 39,859 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Harrison County?
Median household income in Harrison County is $74,475, above the Indiana average of $70,257. About 5.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Harrison County?
Approximately 21.7% of adults 25 and older in Harrison County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Harrison County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 47.3% of students in Harrison County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Indiana county average of 48.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harrison County schools?
Across Harrison County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.2 to 1.

Harrison County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data