For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 486 students in Harlan, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Harlan, IA is Harlan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlan, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Harlan have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Harlan, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harlan High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harlan, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlan High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2102 Durant
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3101
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Harlan, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harlan Community Flexible Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2712 12th St
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2457
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2457
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harlan, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harlan, IA include Harlan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harlan?
1 public high schools are located in Harlan.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan?
Harlan public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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