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Harlan County Public Schools

Harlan County, Kentucky

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

14

public schools

Total Enrollment

4,271

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Harlan County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kentucky; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Harlan County has 2 district entries. Harlan County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 11 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 7 listed communities. Harlan has the most listed schools, with 6 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 9 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

14

in Harlan County

Reported Enrollment

4,271

14 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9
Middle0
High2
Other3

2 School Districts in Harlan County

Harlan County

11 schools
3,442 students

Harlan Independent

3 schools
829 students

14 Public Schools in Harlan County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 14 of 14 matching schools

Harlan County High School

Harlan County

Baxter, 40806 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High997 students

Cumberland Elementary School

Harlan County

Cumberland, 40823 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–8Primary449 students

Harlan High School

Harlan Independent

Harlan, 40831 / Town: Remote

Listed only5–12High391 students

Wallins Elementary School

Harlan County

Wallins, 40873 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–8Primary386 students

Rosspoint Elementary School

Harlan County

Baxter, 40806 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–8Primary354 students

Harlan Elementary School

Harlan Independent

Harlan, 40831 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–4Primary345 students

Evarts Elementary School

Harlan County

Evarts, 40828 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–8Primary340 students

James A. Cawood Elementary

Harlan County

Harlan, 40831 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–8Primary307 students

Black Mountain Elementary School

Harlan County

Evarts, 40828 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–8Primary280 students

Cawood Elementary School

Harlan County

Cawood, 40815 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–8Primary205 students

Green Hills Elementary School

Harlan County

Bledsoe, 40810 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–8Primary124 students

Sunshine School

Harlan Independent

Harlan, 40831 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPKOther93 students

Cumberland Tech - Harlan Campus

Harlan County

Harlan, 40831 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyUGVocational0 students

Kentucky TECH - Harlan Regional Tech Ctr

Harlan County

Harlan, 40831 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyUGVocational0 students

Harlan County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Harlan County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kentucky. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Harlan County public school directory?

The directory lists 14 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Harlan County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Harlan County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Harlan County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Harlan County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Harlan County Education OverviewCounty school score: 46/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.