How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Harlan County High School | Harlan High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Baxter, KY | Harlan, KY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 945 | 455 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 17:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.2% | 54.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Harlan County High School | Harlan High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,873 | $12,385 |
| District | Harlan County Public Schools | Harlan Independent Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Harlan County High School | Harlan High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 88.4% |
| African American | 2.3% | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 5.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Harlan County High School | Harlan High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 6 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 328:1 | 188:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.0% | 37.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 38 | 62 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.