There were 3,110 students enrolled in Harrison County School District in the 2023-24 school year, 1.4% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 51% of them were boys, and 49% were girls.
Data also showed that most of the students were white, making up 88.9% of the Harrison County School District’s total enrollment.
Harrison County School District roughly covers seven schools within Harrison County and has a main office in Cynthiana.
Among those schools, Harrison County High School recorded the highest enrollment of 910 students in the 2023-24 school year.
Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.
Between 2019 and 2023, there was an increase of 260% in the number of available teaching posts in Kentucky schools. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.
| School Name | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County High School | 909 | 910 | 0.1% |
| Harrison County Middle School | 645 | 642 | -0.5% |
| Southside Elementary School | 378 | 435 | 15.1% |
| Eastside Elementary School | 444 | 419 | -5.6% |
| Westside Elementary School | 365 | 385 | 5.5% |
| Northside Elementary School | 322 | 318 | -1.2% |
| Harrison County Learning Center | 49 | 41 | -16.3% |