Total enrollment
900
+118 (+15%) vs SY 2017-18
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).
7-year change in Harlan Independent
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 88%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 900 students, grew 15% from the 782 reported in SY 2017-18.
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