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4 schools in Harlan

Iowa · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Harlan totals about 1,472 students across 4 schools (an average of 368 students per campus).

7-year change in Harlan

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,472
-99 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 92%
% Hispanic
9%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Harlan Intermediate SchoolElementary03-05309
Harlan Community Middle SchoolMiddle06-08335
Harlan High SchoolHigh09-12486
Harlan PrimaryElementaryPK-02342

About Harlan

Public education in Harlan, Iowa runs across 4 schools that teaches roughly 1,472 students. By footprint, Harlan sits in the rural-scale bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Harlan has fell 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,571 students to 1,472. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 92% to 85%.

On this page, the community for Harlan discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Harlan, Iowa?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Harlan, with a combined enrollment of about 1,472.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Harlan?
Harlan has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Harlan?
Harlan High School is the largest public school in Harlan by enrollment, with approximately 486 students.
What school districts serve Harlan?
Harlan public schools are operated by Harlan Comm School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Harlan cover?
Public schools in Harlan serve students from pre-K through grade 12.