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Harlan County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,442 students in Harlan County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Harlan County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
3,442 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
252 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Harlan County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
22%
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
43 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
3,287 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
96%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
117
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
270
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
302
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
211
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
247
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
253
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
250
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
258
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
268
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
308
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
273
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
218
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
197
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
1
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,934 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,750 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,934
$14,203
Spending / Student
$15,750
$13,943
Best Harlan County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evarts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Keister St
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2386
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2386
Grades: PK-8
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Rosspoint Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 Hwy 522
Baxter, KY 40806
(606) 573-4600
Baxter, KY 40806
(606) 573-4600
Grades: K-8
| 354 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
James A. Cawood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
279 Ball Park Rd
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-5029
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-5029
Grades: PK-8
| 307 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wallins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
993 Hwy 219
Wallins Creek, KY 40873
(606) 664-3444
Wallins Creek, KY 40873
(606) 664-3444
Grades: PK-8
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
Green Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
123 W Hwy 221
Bledsoe, KY 40810
(606) 558-3533
Bledsoe, KY 40810
(606) 558-3533
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Rank: #66.
Cumberland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
322 Golf Course Rd
Cumberland, KY 40823
(606) 589-2511
Cumberland, KY 40823
(606) 589-2511
Grades: PK-8
| 449 students
Rank: #77.
Cawood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Nola St
Cawood, KY 40815
(606) 573-2502
Cawood, KY 40815
(606) 573-2502
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students
Rank: #88.
Black Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Hwy 215
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2214
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2214
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
Rank: #99.
Harlan County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 N Us Hwy 119
Baxter, KY 40806
(606) 574-2020
Baxter, KY 40806
(606) 574-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 997 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Tech - Harlan Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
164 Ballpark Road
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-1506
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-1506
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Harlan Regional Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
164 Ball Park Road
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-1506
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-1506
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harlan County School District?
Harlan County School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,442 students.
What is the rank of Harlan County School District?
Harlan County School District is ranked #112 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan County School District?
96% of Harlan County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harlan County School District?
Harlan County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Harlan County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,750 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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