Harrison County Middle School

Harrison County
269 Education Dr
Cynthiana, KY 41031
617 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Harrison County Middle School, located at 269 Education Drive in Cynthiana, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Harrison County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, providing a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging exploration of various interests through elective programs and extracurricular activities.

The school environment emphasizes community and personal responsibility, aiming to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more specialized structure of secondary schooling. Located within the heart of Cynthiana, the campus serves as a central fixture for local families, often prioritizing a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and the community. By integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on a student-centered approach, Harrison County Middle School strives to cultivate a safe, supportive, and engaging atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student body.
617
Total Students
38.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    537 (87.0%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (5.5%)
  • Two or More
    30 (4.9%)
  • Black
    11 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Harrison County
Phone: (859)234-7123
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 324
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 213
Grade 7 199
Grade 8 205
Gender Ratio