| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgin Independent School District | Burgin | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 495 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mercer County School District | Harrodsburg | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 2,723 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Mercer County compares
Together they enroll 3,218 students across 7 schools. The largest is Mercer County School District with 2,723 students. Districts here average 7.5/10, above the Kentucky average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Mercer County, Kentucky
Mercer County has 2 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mercer County is Burgin Independent School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Kentucky. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Mercer County, KY?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Mercer County, KY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Mercer County, KY?
Of the districts serving Mercer County, Burgin Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th percentile among Kentucky school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kentucky reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kentucky and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kentucky only, never across state lines.