How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mercer County | Taylor County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harrodsburg, Kentucky | Campbellsville, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 2,723 | 2,731 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 20.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mercer County | Taylor County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,648 | $13,737 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.8% | 20.2% |
| State Revenue | 52.8% | 54.9% |
| Local Revenue | 31.5% | 24.9% |
Mercer County
Federal State Local
Taylor County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mercer County | Taylor County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.4% | 88.3% |
| African American | 3.9% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% | 4.8% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 3.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.0% | 56.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mercer County | Taylor County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 473.8:1 | 544.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.9% | 27.0% |
School Types
Mercer County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Taylor County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.