Harrison County School District
School District · Cynthiana, Kentucky
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,974
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,974
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Evaluating Harrison County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Harrison County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Harrison County High School
Cynthiana · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Westside Elementary School
Cynthiana · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southside Elementary School
Cynthiana · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#137 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,974
$1,012 vs Kentucky median
District size
2,940 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Harrison County ranks #137 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Harrison County's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Harrison County High School (6.6/10), Westside Elementary School (5.9/10), and Southside Elementary School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Harrison County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrison County High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Westside Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Southside Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Harrison County Middle School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Northside Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Eastside Elementary School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Harrison County
Harrison County is a Cynthiana, Kentucky school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,940 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. The district invests $12,974 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Harrison County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Harrison County High School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Harrison County students show an average math proficiency of 40.9% and ELA proficiency of 46.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Harrison County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Harrison County with test data.
Schools in Harrison County
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Cynthiana
- Total Enrollment
- 2,940
- Teachers (FTE)
- 168
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harrison County?
Harrison County has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Harrison County?
The average composite rating for Harrison County is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Harrison County?
Harrison County spends $12,974 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harrison County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Harrison County is 17.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Harrison County?
Harrison County High School is the highest-rated school in Harrison County with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Harrison County?
Across schools in Harrison County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Harrison County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Harrison County has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.2%
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Compare Harrison County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
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- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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