Total enrollment
1,177
+1 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Harlan
Kentucky · Public K-12
Harlan runs 6 public K-12 schools inside Kentucky, with combined enrollment near 1,177 (3 elementary and 3 high).
7-year change in Harlan
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 90%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Tech - Harlan Campus | High | UG-UG | 0 |
| Harlan Elementary School | Elementary | KG-04 | 335 |
| Harlan High School | High | 05-12 | 455 |
| James A. Cawood Elementary | Elementary | PK-08 | 277 |
| Kentucky TECH - Harlan Regional Tech Ctr | High | UG-UG | 0 |
| Sunshine School | Elementary | PK-PK | 110 |
About Harlan
Harlan, Kentucky is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,177 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 3 elementary, and 3 high.
Schools in Harlan average about 196 students each, 58% meaningfully below the Kentucky norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,177 students, remained close to its prior level from the 1,176 reported in SY 2017-18.
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