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 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,347 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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
41 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
3,188 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
95%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
115
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
260
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
305
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
266
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
202
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
244
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
250
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
252
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
242
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
267
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
249
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
273
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
215
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
205
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
2
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,387 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,197 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Harlan County School District?
Harlan County School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,347 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?
95% of Harlan County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harlan County School District?
Harlan County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, 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 $16,197 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
