For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,674 students in Harrodsburg, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Harrodsburg, KY are Mercer Central, Mercer County Day Treatment and Mercer County Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrodsburg, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Harrodsburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Harrodsburg, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mercer Central
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mercer County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Mercer County Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1124 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7000
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Kenneth D. King Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
937 Moberly Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Mercer County Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Moberly Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7080
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7080
Gr: 3-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Mercer County Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
741 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Gr: PK-2 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Trailblazer Academy
Vocational School
661 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-9329
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-9329
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harrodsburg, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Harrodsburg, KY include Mercer Central, Mercer County Day Treatment and Mercer County Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Harrodsburg?
7 public schools are located in Harrodsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrodsburg?
Harrodsburg public schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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