Best Schools in Harrison County, KY
Harrison County, KY has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,976 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Harrison County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harrison County, KY
The top high schools in Harrison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harrison County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 865 Students
2. Harrison County Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 19 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harrison County, KY
The top middle schools in Harrison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harrison County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harrison County, KY
The top elementary schools in Harrison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
2. Southside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
3. Northside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
4. Eastside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
5. St Edward School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Edward School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 80 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harrison County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harrison County, KY has a total population of 18,692 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harrison County, KY
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, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harrison County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harrison County, KY.
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, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harrison County, KY
How many schools are in Harrison County, KY?
Harrison County, KY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,976 students in total.
How do schools in Harrison County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Harrison County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Harrison County underperform 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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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Harrison County
1 places in Harrison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Cynthiana (7)
School districts (1)
- Harrison County (7 schools)