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 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 754 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 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
754 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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
0.25
0.44
# American Indian Students
1 Student
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
34 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
5%
11%
# White Students
652 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
86%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
84
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
81
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
55
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
51
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
37
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,036 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,870 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,036
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,870
$14,055
Best Harlan Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harlan Elementary 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
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Harlan High 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
| 373 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harlan Independent School District?
Harlan Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 754 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?
86% of Harlan Independent School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 16:1, 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 $12,870 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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