Top Rankings
Harlan Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,491 students in Harlan Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Harlan Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,491 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Harlan Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.47
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
130 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
13%
# Black Students
16 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,285 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
86%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
75
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
102
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
114
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
101
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
123
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
120
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
122
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
122
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
110
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,675 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,508 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,675
$16,468
Spending / Student
$12,508
$16,042
Best Harlan Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harlan High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2102 Durant
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3101
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Harlan Community Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2108 Durant Street
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3196
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3196
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Harlan Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 19th St
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2725
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2725
Grades: 3-5
| 324 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harlan Comm School District?
Harlan Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,491 students.
What is the rank of Harlan Comm School District?
Harlan Comm School District is ranked #57 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan Comm School District?
86% of Harlan Comm School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harlan Comm School District?
Harlan Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Harlan Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,508 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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