Harrodsburg Middle School serves 207 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
207 students

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%

Black
23%
11%

White
75%
72%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mercer County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Harrodsburg Middle School?
207 students attend Harrodsburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Harrodsburg Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrodsburg Middle School?
Harrodsburg Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harrodsburg Middle School offer ?
Harrodsburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harrodsburg Middle School part of?
Harrodsburg Middle School is part of Mercer County School District.
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