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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.

7-year change in Harrison County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,485
-86 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 93%
% Hispanic
0%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
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
White
94%
Hispanic
1%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
0%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
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

Test scores in Harrison County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.

See all 2 schools in Harrison County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Harrison Central Elementary SchoolCadizElementaryPK-06773·
Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High SchoolCadizHigh07-12546·
Harrison Career CenterCadizHigh09-1293·
Lakeland Academy Community SchoolFreeportCombinedPK-1273·

Cities in Harrison County

Cadiz3 schoolsFreeport1 school

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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Harrison County has decreased 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,571 students to 1,485.

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

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 1,485.
How many high schools are in Harrison County?
Harrison County, Ohio has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 639 students.
How many elementary schools are in Harrison County?
Harrison County, Ohio has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 773 students.
What is the largest school district in Harrison County?
Harrison Hills City is the largest school district in Harrison County, serving approximately 1,319 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 52.6% 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 49.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harrison County schools?
Across Harrison County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.7 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.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data