Best Schools in Harlan, KS
Harlan, KS has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,119 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Harlan greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harlan, KS
The top high schools in Harlan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smith Center Jr Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith Center • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 194 Students
2. Lakeside Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waconda • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 134 Students
3. Osborne Junior/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osborne County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 160 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harlan, KS
The top elementary schools in Harlan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waconda • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
2. Smith Center Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith Center • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 259 Students
3. Osborne Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osborne County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harlan, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harlan, KS has a total population of 84 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harlan, KS
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, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harlan, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harlan, KS.
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, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harlan, KS
How many schools are in Harlan, KS?
Harlan, KS has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,119 students in total.
How do schools in Harlan perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Harlan score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Harlan greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harlan?
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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