Total enrollment
900
+199 (+28%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Harlan Independent
Kentucky · 900 students · 1 city
Public K-12 education in Harlan Independent reaches 900 students across 3 schools (2 elementary and 1 high).
4-year change in Harlan Independent
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Harlan Independent ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 900 | #143 of 158 | #7,335 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #137 of 158 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.9:1 | #150 of 158 | #7,658 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 57.1% | #111 of 158 | #3,201 of 8,164 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Harlan Independent
Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 782 to 900 students (up 15%) and from 46 to 50 full-time teachers (up 9%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan High School | Harlan | High | 05-12 | 455 |
| Harlan Elementary School | Harlan | Elementary | KG-04 | 335 |
| Sunshine School | Harlan | Elementary | PK-PK | 110 |
About Harlan Independent
Harlan Independent maintains 3 public schools across Kentucky, collectively instructing roughly 900 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Harlan Independent comprises 2 elementary and 1 high school.
Average enrollment per school in Harlan Independent is about 300, lower than the Kentucky average of roughly 467.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 900 students, grew 28% from the 701 reported in SY 2020-21.
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