Total enrollment
1,485
-47 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Harrison County
Ohio · Public K-12
Harrison County in Ohio is home to 4 public K-12 schools, serving roughly 1,485 students between them, broken out as 1 elementary and 2 high. Harrison Hills City is the largest district by enrollment.
4-year change in Harrison County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Harrison County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Ohio | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,485 | #88 of 88 | #2,484 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #87 of 88 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.1:1 | #36 of 88 | #2,096 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 52.6% | #30 of 78 | #1,492 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.7% | #66 of 88 | #2,356 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.
Residents
14,306
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
3 districts
Enrollment
1,485
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$54,414
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
52.6%
Above Ohio avg
Elementary
1
773 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
639 students
Combined / other
1
73 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Harrison Hills City
1,319 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+
11.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
46
21.0% under 18
Test scores in Harrison County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Central Elementary School | Cadiz | Elementary | PK-06 | 773 | · |
| Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School | Cadiz | High | 07-12 | 546 | · |
| Harrison Career Center | Cadiz | High | 09-12 | 93 | · |
| Lakeland Academy Community School | Freeport | Combined | PK-12 | 73 | · |
Cities in Harrison County
About Harrison County
Harrison County is a rural-scale county of about 14,306 residents in Ohio. Its public-school system educates approximately 1,485 students across 4 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $54,414, roughly 12% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 22% noticeably below the Ohio median.
In terms of grade levels, Harrison County covers 1 elementary school (773 students), 2 high schools (639), and 1 combined or other schools.
Harrison Hills City dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,319 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Harrison County has decreased 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,532 students to 1,485. The school count climbed from 3 to 4 across the same 4-year window.
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