Mercer County School District

530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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.
Public Schools 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
1,537 Schools
# Students
2,724 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
43,057 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.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#96 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Mercer County  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mercer County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mercer County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mercer County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Mercer County  School District and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.46
# American Indian Students
9 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
202 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%
# Black Students
81 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
2,239 Students
473,486 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
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
157
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
184
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
193
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
181
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
186
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
198
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
212
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
227
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
212
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
191
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
178
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
1
618

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,467 is higher than the state median of $14,242. 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 $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Mercer County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$34 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart displays total spending of Mercer County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,467
$14,242
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Mercer County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,574
$13,981
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Mercer County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Mercer County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mercer Central
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
530 Perryville Road
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
530 Perryville Road
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
1124 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 753 students
Rank: #44.
Kenneth D. King Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
937 Moberly Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #55.
Mercer County Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
741 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
Grades: PK-2
| 728 students
Rank: #66.
Mercer County Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Moberly Road
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 $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,724 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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