Top Rankings
Mercer County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,724 students in Mercer County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
51爆料s in Mercer County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,550 Schools
# Students
2,724 Students
658,048 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
43,138 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Mercer County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.46
# American Indian Students
9 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
202 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%
# Black Students
81 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
2,239 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
82%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
170 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
157
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
184
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
193
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
181
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
186
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
198
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
212
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
227
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
212
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
191
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
178
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
1
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,467 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,574 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,467
$14,224
Spending / Student
$12,574
$13,964
Best Mercer County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 753 students
Rank: #44.
Kenneth D. King Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
937 Moberly Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 728 students
Rank: #66.
Mercer County Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Moberly Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7080
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7080
Grades: 3-5
| 565 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mercer County School District?
Mercer County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,724 students.
What is the rank of Mercer County School District?
Mercer County School District is ranked #96 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County School District?
82% of Mercer County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mercer County School District?
Mercer County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Mercer County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,574 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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