Best Public High Schools in 40831 (Harlan, KY) (2025-26)

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Best 40831 Kentucky Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 449 students in 40831, KY.

The top ranked public high school in 40831, KY is Harlan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 40831 have an score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40831, KY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 40831 have a of 75%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Harlan High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 40831, KY Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Harlan High School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
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Top 50%

420 E Central St
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-8750

Gr: 5-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 40831 Kentucky

40831, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

James A Cawood High School (Closed 2009)

279 Ball Park Rd
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-5029

Gr: 9-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 40831, KY?

The top ranked public high schools in 40831, KY include Harlan High School.

How many public high schools are located in 40831?

1 public high schools are located in 40831.

What is the racial composition of students in 40831?

40831 public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).