Enrollment
881
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cynthiana, KY
Harrison County High School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210258000555
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison County High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kentucky schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Cynthiana · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison County High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison County High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Cynthiana, KY.
School address
District: Harrison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210258000555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrison County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrison County High School
Harrison County High School is a large high school in Cynthiana, Kentucky, enrolling 881 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 92% of Kentucky schools and 29% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 92% of state schools at 881 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 234 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #197, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 185 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 881 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Harrison County also operates Harrison County Middle School (617 students) and Southside Elementary School (409 students) alongside Harrison County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harrison County High School compares
Harrison County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 25% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 881 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
881
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Harrison County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison County, which includes Harrison County High School.
$11,818
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 54.6%
Federal 23.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Harrison County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~881 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harrison County High School
How many students attend Harrison County High School?
Harrison County High School has 881 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cynthiana, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison County High School is 19.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrison County High School?
44.5% of students at Harrison County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison County High School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison County High School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Cynthiana, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison County High School?
Harrison County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harrison County High School rank among public schools in Cynthiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison County High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Cynthiana, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cynthiana on the city page.
Is Harrison County High School a good school?
Harrison County High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Harrison County?
Besides Harrison County High School, Harrison County also operates Harrison County Middle School (617 students), Southside Elementary School (409 students), and Eastside Elementary School (399 students). See the Harrison County district page for the complete list.
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