For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,897 students in Harrison County, IN (there are , serving 320 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, IN are Morgan Elementary School, Corydon Intermediate School and Lanesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Harrison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12225 Hwy 135 Ne
Palmyra, IN 47164
(812) 364-6138
Palmyra, IN 47164
(812) 364-6138
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Corydon Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 High School Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-6548
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-6548
Grades: 4-6
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Lanesville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2725 Crestview Ave Ne
Lanesville, IN 47136
(812) 952-3000
Lanesville, IN 47136
(812) 952-3000
Grades: K-6
| 406 students
Rank: #44.
Heth-washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2450 Heth-washington Rd Sw
Central, IN 47110
(812) 732-4766
Central, IN 47110
(812) 732-4766
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #55.
Corydon Central Jr High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
377 Country Club Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4184
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4184
Grades: 7-8
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6595 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2973
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2973
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #77.
Corydon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 Country Club Rd Ne
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4183
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4183
Grades: PK-3
| 650 students
Rank: #88.
Corydon Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
375 Country Club Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4181
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4181
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #99.
Lanesville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2725 Crestview Ave Ne
Lanesville, IN 47136
(812) 952-2555
Lanesville, IN 47136
(812) 952-2555
Grades: 7-12
| 313 students
Rank: #1010.
North Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1115 W Whiskey Run Rd Nw
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2419
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2419
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #1111.
North Harrison Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1180 Hwy 64 Nw
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2421
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2421
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
North Harrison High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1070 Hwy 64 Nw
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2741
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2741
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
South Central Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6675 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2941
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2941
Grades: 7-12
| 269 students
Rank: #1414.
New Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2460 New Middletown Rd Se
New Middletown, IN 47160
(812) 968-3225
New Middletown, IN 47160
(812) 968-3225
Grades: PK-6
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Spec Educational Coop
Special Education School
121 High School Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-2094
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-2094
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Harrison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1230 Hwy 64 Nw
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-3576
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-3576
Grades: 5-6
| 349 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrison County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, IN include Morgan Elementary School, Corydon Intermediate School and Lanesville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harrison County?
15 public schools are located in Harrison County.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harrison County include: Corydon Central Jr High School vs. Corydon Intermediate School, North Harrison High School vs. Corydon Central High School, Morgan Elementary School vs. North Harrison Elementary School
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