Overview
Mercer Central is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. The school enrolls 46 students. It is part of the Mercer County district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kentucky state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMercer County
County21167
CityHarrodsburg
ZIP40330
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID210411002285
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment46
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %85%
State Avg63%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)