Total enrollment
2,982
+141 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
Harrison County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Within Harrison County, Kentucky, families have 8 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 2,982 K-12 students. Harrison County Public Schools is the heaviest district by enrollment. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Harrison County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Harrison County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 35.2% | #87 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,982 | #62 of 110 | #1,850 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #61 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.2:1 | #99 of 110 | #2,319 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.6% | #92 of 110 | #1,435 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.9% | #64 of 110 | #2,117 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
19,140
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
2,982
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,442
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.5%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
4
1,460 students
Middle
1
617 students
High
3
905 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Harrison County Public Schools
2,982 students · 2 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+
22.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.4% under 18
Test scores in Harrison County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Westside Elementary School· 48.7%
- Harrison County High School· 44.0%
- Southside Elementary School· 43.3%
- Northside Elementary School· 40.3%
- Harrison County Middle School· 36.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Eastside Elementary School· 32.7%
- Harrison County Middle School· 36.0%
- Northside Elementary School· 40.3%
- Southside Elementary School· 43.3%
- Harrison County High School· 44.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County High School | Cynthiana | High | 09-12 | 881 | · |
| Harrison County Middle School | Cynthiana | Middle | 06-08 | 617 | · |
| Southside Elementary School | Cynthiana | Elementary | PK-05 | 409 | · |
| Eastside Elementary School | Cynthiana | Elementary | PK-05 | 399 | · |
| Westside Elementary School | Cynthiana | Elementary | PK-05 | 360 | · |
| Northside Elementary School | Cynthiana | Elementary | PK-05 | 292 | · |
| Harrison County Learning Center | Cynthiana | High | 06-12 | 24 | · |
| Harrison County Area Technology Center | Cynthiana | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Harrison County
About Harrison County
Across the sparse Kentucky county of Harrison County of about 19,140 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 2,982 students.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $66,442, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 17% above the Kentucky median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Harrison County spans 4 elementary schools (1,460 students), 1 middle school (617), and 3 high schools (905).
Harrison County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,982 students across Harrison County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 5%: 2,841 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,982 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 8 to 7 across the same 4-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Harrison County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data