Mercer County Senior High School is a public secondary school located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, United States.
Serving 753 students in grades 9-12, Mercer County Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 753 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mercer County Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Mercer County Senior High School's student population of 753 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
753 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
BUILDING TRADITIONS THROUGH EXCELLENCE
School Rankings
Mercer County Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer County Senior High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#406 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
4%
11%
White
83%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercer County Senior High School's ranking?
Mercer County Senior High School is ranked #406 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Mercer County Senior High School often compared to?
Mercer County Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillview Academy, Spencer County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercer County Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mercer County Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mercer County Senior High School?
753 students attend Mercer County Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mercer County Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer County Senior High School?
Mercer County Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mercer County Senior High School offer ?
Mercer County Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mercer County Senior High School part of?
Mercer County Senior High School is part of Mercer County School District.
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