For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,940 students in Harrison County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 71 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Harrison County, KY are Harrison County Learning Center, Southside Elementary School and Westside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harrison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Webster Ave
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2395
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2395
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 Education Dr
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7120
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7120
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1585 Ky Hwy 356
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7115
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7115
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Harrison County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
269 Education Dr
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7123
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7123
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Us Hwy 27 N
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7114
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7114
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1226 Us Hwy 62 E
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7121
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7121
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
327 Webster Ave.
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-5286
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-5286
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harrison County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Harrison County, KY include Harrison County Learning Center, Southside Elementary School and Westside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harrison County?
8 public schools are located in Harrison County.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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