Total enrollment
5,932
+33 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Harrison County
Indiana · Public K-12
Harrison County, Indiana operates 15 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 5,932 students (about 395 per school). The level mix is 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Harrison County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Harrison County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 46.7% | #15 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,932 | #41 of 91 | #1,177 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 14 | #40 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.0:1 | #77 of 91 | #2,068 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 47.3% | #56 of 91 | #1,758 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.9% | #65 of 91 | #2,271 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Harrison County school rankings
Residents
39,859
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
3 districts
Enrollment
5,932
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Lanesville Elementary School· 54.7%
- Corydon Elementary School· 54.4%
- Corydon Intermediate School· 48.4%
- Corydon Central Jr High School· 46.0%
- South Central Elementary· 45.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corydon Central High School | Corydon | High | 09-12 | 748 | · |
| Corydon Elementary School | Corydon | Elementary | PK-03 | 644 | · |
| North Harrison High School | Ramsey | High | 09-12 | 616 | · |
| North Harrison Elementary School | Ramsey | Elementary | PK-05 | 562 | · |
| Corydon Intermediate School | Corydon | Middle | 04-06 | 487 | · |
| North Harrison Middle School | Ramsey | Middle | 06-08 | 456 | · |
| Morgan Elementary School | Palmyra | Elementary | PK-05 | 442 | · |
| Lanesville Elementary School | Lanesville | Elementary | KG-06 | 400 | · |
| Corydon Central Jr High School | Corydon | Middle | 07-08 | 358 | · |
| South Central Elementary | Elizabeth | Elementary | PK-06 | 344 | · |
| Lanesville Jr-Sr HS | Lanesville | High | 07-12 | 333 | · |
| South Central Jr & Sr High School | Elizabeth | High | 07-12 | 260 | · |
| Heth-Washington Elementary School | Central | Elementary | PK-06 | 162 | · |
| New Middletown Elementary School | New Middletown | Elementary | PK-06 | 120 | · |
| Harrison County Spec Ed Coop | Corydon | Combined | PK-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Harrison County
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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,932 students, stayed largely flat from the 5,899 reported in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data