Top Rankings
Harlan County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,347 students in Harlan County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Harlan County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
3,347 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
252 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harlan County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
22%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
95%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,387 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,197 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,387
$14,242
Spending / Student
$16,197
$13,981
Best Harlan County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cawood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 Nola St
Cawood, KY 40815
(606) 573-2502
Cawood, KY 40815
(606) 573-2502
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Evarts Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Keister St
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2386
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2386
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Green Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 W Hwy 221
Bledsoe, KY 40810
(606) 558-3533
Bledsoe, KY 40810
(606) 558-3533
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
James A. Cawood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
279 Ball Park Rd
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-5029
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-5029
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Rosspoint Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132 Hwy 522
Baxter, KY 40806
(606) 573-4600
Baxter, KY 40806
(606) 573-4600
Gr: K-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Wallins Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
993 Hwy 219
Wallins Creek, KY 40873
(606) 664-3444
Wallins Creek, KY 40873
(606) 664-3444
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
322 Golf Course Rd
Cumberland, KY 40823
(606) 589-2511
Cumberland, KY 40823
(606) 589-2511
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Harlan County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 N Us Hwy 119
Baxter, KY 40806
(606) 574-2020
Baxter, KY 40806
(606) 574-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Black Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Hwy 215
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2214
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2214
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Tech - Harlan Campus
Vocational School
164 Ballpark Road
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-1506
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-1506
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Harlan Regional Tech Center
Vocational School
164 Ball Park Road
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-1506
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-1506
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harlan County School District?
Harlan County School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,347 students.
What is the rank of Harlan County School District?
Harlan County School District is ranked #81 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan County School District?
95% of Harlan County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harlan County School District?
Harlan County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Harlan County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,197 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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