For the 2025 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 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harrison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 614 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
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 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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