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7 schools in Harrison County

Kentucky · 2,982 students · 1 city

Public K-12 education in Harrison County reaches 2,982 students across 7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Harrison County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,982
+55 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 92%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Harrison County High SchoolCynthianaHigh09-12881
Harrison County Middle SchoolCynthianaMiddle06-08617
Southside Elementary SchoolCynthianaElementaryPK-05409
Eastside Elementary SchoolCynthianaElementaryPK-05399
Westside Elementary SchoolCynthianaElementaryPK-05360
Northside Elementary SchoolCynthianaElementaryPK-05292
Harrison County Learning CenterCynthianaHigh06-1224

About Harrison County

Harrison County is a small Kentucky school district running 7 campuses with combined enrollment near 2,982.

Looking at the level breakdown, Harrison County consists of 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 2,927 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,982 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 92% to 89%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Harrison County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Harrison County run?
Harrison County has 7 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,982 students in Kentucky.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Harrison County?
Harrison County includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Harrison County?
Harrison County High School is the largest public school in Harrison County by enrollment, with approximately 881 students.
What grade levels does Harrison County serve?
Harrison County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 7 campuses.