For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 632 students in Harrison County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, KY are Harrison County Learning Center and Harrison County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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: #22.
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: 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 middle schools in Harrison County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, KY include Harrison County Learning Center and Harrison County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harrison County?
3 public middle schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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