Kenneth D. King Middle School vs Mercer County Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 880 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenneth D. King Middle School
Harrodsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students
Mercer County Senior High School
Harrodsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
748 students
| Measure | Kenneth D. King Middle School Harrodsburg, Kentucky | Mercer County Senior High School Harrodsburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 217 | #99 of 214 |
| National rank | #6461 of 15,369 | #10748 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 581 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| city | Harrodsburg | Harrodsburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenneth D. King Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 40.9).
- •Kenneth D. King Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Kenneth D. King Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Mercer County Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 61.3%).
- •Kenneth D. King Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.4).
- •Mercer County Senior High School is the larger school with 748 students compared with 581.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kenneth D. King Middle School better than Mercer County Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenneth D. King Middle School ranks higher (55.5 vs 40.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kenneth D. King Middle School and Mercer County Senior High School?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Harrodsburg and Harrodsburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenneth D. King Middle School: 581. Mercer County Senior High School: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenneth D. King Middle School and Mercer County Senior High School rank in Kentucky?
Kenneth D. King Middle School is 108th of 217 and Mercer County Senior High School is 99th of 214 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).