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Schools in Cynthiana · Harrison County School District

Cynthiana’s public schools score below 52% of Kentucky districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Cynthiana, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.

#87of 139 Kentucky townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency

42%

▼ 3 pts vs KY 45%

2021–22

Math proficiency

36%

▼ 2 pts vs KY 38%

2021–22

Graduate on time

94%

▲ 3 pts vs KY 91%

class of 2023

Spent per student

$11.9K

▼ 20% vs KY $14.8K

FY2024

Students per teacher

17.2

KY 15.4 · larger classes

Schools in town

2,666 students on the public path

In brief

Cynthiana’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 36% in math, against 45% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,874 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Harrison County Middle School, then Harrison County High School. Enrollment is up 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Edward School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Cynthiana’s grade

B⁻ Test scoresB⁻ Graduation

B−: better than 48% of Kentucky school districts, #87 of 139 Kentucky towns. Graduation is above the Kentucky average; test scores are below it.

Kentucky school districts we grade (172)Better than 48%

Lower resultsHigher results

Kentucky towns with similar household incomes (206)Better than 50%

CB⁺A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,412 test results and a graduating class of 216 could put Cynthiana anywhere from C to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Cynthiana’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,413 in math, 1,412 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Cynthiana, with each school’s own grade.

Kindergarten in Cynthiana · depends on your address

Southside Elementary School

Grades PK–5 · 409 students · 18:1 students per teacher

C⁻

Eastside Elementary School

Grades PK–5 · 399 students · 17:1 students per teacher

C⁻

Westside Elementary School

Grades PK–5 · 360 students · 17:1 students per teacher

C⁻

The path, start to finish

PK–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC⁻

6–8Harrison County Middle SchoolHarrison County School DistrictC

9–12Harrison County High SchoolHarrison County School DistrictB

Cynthiana’s public schools are run by Harrison County School District, which also serves Berry. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Harrison County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 2,982 students, up 5% since 2020–21 · 17.2 per teacher (KY 15.4)

$11,874KY $14,752 · FY2024

B⁻

Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading42%

State average 44.7% · 1412 students tested

Math36%

State average 37.8% · 1413 students tested

Cynthiana vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Cynthiana’s borders.

Schools next door

Town	Schools	Main districts
Cynthiana	B⁻	Harrison County

Every school in Cynthiana

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Cynthianaby address

Southside Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–5

C⁻

409 students18:1Rate it →

Eastside Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–5

C⁻

399 students17:1Rate it →

Westside Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–5

C⁻

360 students17:1Rate it →

Harrison County Middle School

Middle · Grades 6–8

617 students16:1Rate it →

Harrison County High School

High · Grades 9–12

881 students19:1Rate it →

Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade

St. Edward School

Elementary · Grades PK–5

Private · Catholic

59 students10:1Rate it →

Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Harrison County Area Technology Center and Harrison County Learning Center).

Questions about Cynthiana’s schools

Are Cynthiana’s schools good?

On Kentucky’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Cynthiana children attend score below 52% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #87 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 50%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Cynthiana in?

Harrison County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,982 students in 7 schools (2024–25).

Where do Cynthiana kids go to high school?

Harrison County High School, with 881 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Cynthiana’s graduation rate?

94% of the class of 2023 in Harrison County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.

How much does Cynthiana spend per student?

$11,874 in Harrison County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Cynthiana?

Yes: St. Edward School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 59 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.