Very Good
#358 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 28% in state
Mercer Central
High School · Mercer County · Harrodsburg, KY
A Mercer County high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
530 Perryville Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mercer Central score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mercer Central sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated992/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrodsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,804
Median home value
$187,000
Median rent
$780/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Day TreatmentEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Mercer County Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| Burgin Independent SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 506 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mercer County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,658NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mercer Central is listed in Mercer County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mercer Central
Mercer Central is a public high school in Harrodsburg, KY, part of Mercer County, serving approximately 46 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercer Central
What grades does Mercer Central serve?
Mercer Central serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mercer Central?
Mercer Central has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer Central is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mercer Central rank in KY?
Mercer Central ranks #358 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Mercer Central's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercer Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mercer Central?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mercer Central has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Mercer Central a charter school?
No, Mercer Central is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mercer Central a Title I school?
No, Mercer Central is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mercer Central?
84.8% of students at Mercer Central qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.8%
- Phone
- (859) 733-7120
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 40330)
- 20,805
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40330; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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