Top Rankings
Harlan Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 829 students in Harlan Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Harlan Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
829 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Harlan Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
33 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
4%
11%
# White Students
722 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
87%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
85
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
70
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
58
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
-
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,856 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,706 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,856
$14,203
Spending / Student
$11,706
$13,943
Best Harlan Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harlan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 E Central St
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-8715
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-8715
Grades: K-4
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Harlan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 E Central St
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-8750
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-8750
Grades: 5-12
| 391 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sunshine School
Magnet School
304 Surgener St
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-8714
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-8714
Grades: PK
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harlan Independent School District?
Harlan Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 829 students.
What is the rank of Harlan Independent School District?
Harlan Independent School District is ranked #22 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (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 Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan Independent School District?
87% of Harlan Independent School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harlan Independent School District?
Harlan Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Harlan Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,706 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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