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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MERCER COUNTY·NCES 210411002285

Mercer Central

530 Perryville Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 · (859) 733-7120 · Mercer County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL51 STUDENTS
Enrollment
51
High
DISTRICT 270 · STATE 558
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
78%
40 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 63%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
3
Grade 10
15
Grade 11
12
Grade 12
21
Student demographics
White
3773%
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 71%
Hispanic
1122%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 10%
Black
12%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 11%
Two+
24%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2549%
Female
2651%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
51
+26 (+104%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 12.5:1
% White
73%
was 88%
% Hispanic
22%
was 8%
% Black
2%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Mercer Central

Mercer Central is a tiny secondary school in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, overseen by Mercer County. The school enrolls 51 students in grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Kentucky's public schools average about 558 students each, so Mercer Central sits 91% smaller than that benchmark.

Across the 6 schools in Mercer County (2,674 students total), Mercer Central accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Mercer Central lists that White students make up the majority at 73%. The remainder reads as 22% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. By comparison, Mercer County as a whole is about 90% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.6:1, putting Mercer Central tighter than the state norm the norm. About 78% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is higher than Mercer County's rate of about 59%.

In the broader community, Mercer County reports that median household income runs about $64,824, about 25% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Across Mercer County's 8 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,199 students), Mercer Central is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Mercer County Day Treatment, around 0.0 miles off. 6 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Mercer Central operates from a town-based location.

Over the past 7-year window. Mercer Central's enrollment has edged up 104% since 2018, when it stood at 25 (now 51). The White share of enrollment edged down from 88% to 73% over that span.

On allk12, members of the Mercer Central community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Mercer County at a glance

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Population
23,028
Census ACS
Median income
$64,824
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
3,199 students

Quick facts

School name
Mercer Central
District
Mercer County
Address
530 Perryville Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Phone
(859) 733-7120
County
Mercer County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
51
Teachers (FTE)
4
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
40 (78%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
210411002285
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Mercer Central
What is the total enrollment at Mercer Central?
Mercer Central enrolls approximately 51 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Mercer Central serve?
Mercer Central serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer Central?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mercer Central is approximately 12.8:1 (4 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Mercer Central?
At Mercer Central, the student body is approximately 73% White, 22% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Mercer Central?
Mercer Central is overseen by Mercer County in Mercer County.
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