For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 692 students in Harlan, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Harlan, KY are Harlan High School and James A. Cawood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlan, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Harlan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harlan, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Rank: #22.
James A. Cawood Elementary 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
| 319 students
Harlan, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
279 Ball Park Rd
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-5029
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-5029
Grades: 9-12
| 668 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Harlan, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harlan, KY include Harlan High School and James A. Cawood Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harlan, KY?
2 public middle schools are located in Harlan, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan, KY?
Harlan, KY public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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