Harlan County High School
Reported Enrollment
997
students
District
Harlan County
County Context Score
46/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
4000 N Us Hwy 119, Baxter, KY, 40806
School District
Harlan County
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 210254002213
- District ID
- 2102540
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
997 students
School Setting
Rural: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Harlan County High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Harlan County has 14 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 11 schools. Similar-school links show 1 peer record when available.
Compare before choosing
What Harlan County High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Harlan County, Harlan County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Harlan County High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Harlan County.
997 students
Harlan County High School reports 997 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 1 other high schools in Harlan County with enrollment data, 1 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 391 students.
2 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 694 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
11 district schools
Harlan County lists 8 primary, 1 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
8
Middle
0
High
1
Other
2
Nearby context inside Harlan County
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Harlan County High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Harlan County.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Harlan County High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Harlan County High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Harlan County High School with nearby schools?
Harlan County High School should be compared with 2 high schools in Harlan County, plus other schools in Harlan County. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Harlan County High School?
Before using Harlan County High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Harlan County.
Part of Harlan County
Harlan County High School is one of 11 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 3,442 students across 11 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
11
Reported Enrollment
3,442
11 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Cumberland Elementary SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Black Mountain Elementary SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Cawood Elementary SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Evarts Elementary SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Green Hills Elementary SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- James A. Cawood ElementaryPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Rosspoint Elementary SchoolKG–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Wallins Elementary SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Cumberland Tech - Harlan CampusUG · OtherListed only
- Kentucky TECH - Harlan Regional Tech CtrUG · OtherListed only
Similar Schools
Harlan High School
Harlan County Schools
County Context Score
46/100
County-level composite across 14 public schools
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.