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Harrison County

Ohio · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 1,599 students, in a county of 14,306 residents.

Schools
4
3 districts
Enrollment
1,599
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,414
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.5%
Above Ohio avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Harrison Hills City
1,406 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
White
94%
Hispanic
1%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
0%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Harrison Central Elementary SchoolCadizElementaryPK-06807·
Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High SchoolCadizHigh07-12599·
Lakeland Academy Community SchoolFreeportOtherPK-1297·
Harrison Career CenterCadizHigh09-1296·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Harrison County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Harrison County, Ohio, with a combined enrollment of about 1,599.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Harrison County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Harrison County?
Harrison Hills City is the largest school district in Harrison County, serving approximately 1,406 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Harrison County?
Harrison County, Ohio has a population of approximately 14,306, with a median age of 46. About 21.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Harrison County?
Median household income in Harrison County is $54,414, below the Ohio average of $69,789. About 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Harrison County?
Approximately 11.5% of adults 25 and older in Harrison County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Harrison County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 44.5% of students in Harrison County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Ohio county average of 27.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harrison County schools?
Across Harrison County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Harrison County?
Harrison County residents are approximately 94% White, 1% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Harrison County is owner-occupied?
Harrison County has about 7,383 housing units, of which roughly 76.3% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data