Best Schools in Harrison County, IN
Harrison County, IN has 20 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 7,165 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Harrison County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harrison County, IN
The top high schools in Harrison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Harrison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Harrison Com School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 633 Students
2. South Central Jr & Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Harrison Com Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 291 Students
3. Corydon Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Harrison Com Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
4. Lanesville Jr-sr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lanesville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 337 Students
5. Crawford County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harrison County, IN
The top middle schools in Harrison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crawford County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 296 Students
2. Corydon Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Harrison Com Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 441 Students
3. North Harrison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Harrison Com School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
4. Corydon Central Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Harrison Com Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 383 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harrison County, IN
The top elementary schools in Harrison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corydon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Harrison Com Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 651 Students
2. Lanesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lanesville Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 407 Students
3. East Crawford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
4. Morgan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Harrison Com School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
5. South Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Harrison Com Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 310 Students
6. New Middletown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Harrison Com Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 104 Students
7. Heth-washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Harrison Com Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 150 Students
8. North Harrison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Harrison Com School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
9. St John's Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John's Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 86 Students
10. St Joseph Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 150 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harrison County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harrison County, IN has a total population of 39,654 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harrison County, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Harrison County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harrison County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harrison County, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Harrison County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harrison County, IN
How many schools are in Harrison County, IN?
Harrison County, IN has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,165 students in total.
How do schools in Harrison County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Harrison County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Harrison County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harrison County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Harrison County
7 places in Harrison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Corydon (4)
- Ramsey (3)
- Elizabeth (2)
- Lanesville (2)
- Central (1)
- New Middletown (1)
- Palmyra (1)
School districts (2)
- South Harrison Com Schools (8 schools)
- North Harrison Com School Corp (4 schools)