Best Schools in Harlan County, KY
Harlan County, KY has 14 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,409 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Harlan County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harlan County, KY
The top high schools in Harlan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harlan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Independent • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 391 Students
2. Harlan County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harlan County, KY
The top elementary schools in Harlan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Green Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 124 Students
2. Cawood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 205 Students
3. Harlan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Independent • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 345 Students
4. Rosspoint Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 354 Students
5. James A. Cawood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 307 Students
6. Cumberland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 449 Students
7. Black Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 280 Students
8. Evarts Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 340 Students
9. Wallins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 386 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harlan County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harlan County, KY has a total population of 26,831 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harlan County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Harlan County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harlan County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harlan County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Harlan County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harlan County, KY
How many schools are in Harlan County, KY?
Harlan County, KY has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,409 students in total.
How do schools in Harlan County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Harlan County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Harlan County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harlan County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Harlan County
6 places in Harlan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (2)
- Harlan County (9 schools)
- Harlan Independent (3 schools)