For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 449 students in Harlan, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Harlan, KY is Harlan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlan, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Harlan have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Harlan, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harlan High School, with 80-89% 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 Public High Schools in Harlan, KY (2025)
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
| 449 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 high schools in Harlan, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Harlan, KY 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 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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