- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baxter, KY
Harlan County High School
Federal NCES profile for Harlan County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210254002213
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harlan County High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 945
- students enrolled
Harlan County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harlan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210254002213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Harlan County High School shrank from 997 students in 2022-23 to 944 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 69.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 210254002213 · Baxter, KY High · MID · TRAD
945 enr · 14.3:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland Elementary School (428 students)
Harlan County High School shrank from 997 students in 2022-23 to 944 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 69.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Harlan County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harlan County High School
945 students
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary School
428 students
- Rosspoint Elem 369
Rosspoint Elementary School
369 students
- Wallins Elemen 352
Wallins Elementary School
352 students
- Evarts Element 335
Evarts Elementary School
335 students
- James a. Cawoo 277
James a. Cawood Elementary
277 students
What this shows Harlan County High School reports 945 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harlan County High School compares
Harlan County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 945 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
945
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,873
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Harlan County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlan County reports $14,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harlan County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosspoint Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wallins Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evarts Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James a. Cawood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harlan County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~945 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harlan County High School
How many students attend Harlan County High School?
Harlan County High School has 945 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baxter, KY. CCD year-over-year: 997 (2022-23) → 944 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlan County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlan County High School is 14.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harlan County High School?
78.8% of students at Harlan County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harlan County High School?
The largest demographic group at Harlan County High School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Baxter, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harlan County High School?
Harlan County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Harlan County?
Besides Harlan County High School, Harlan County also operates Cumberland Elementary School (428 students), Rosspoint Elementary School (369 students), and Wallins Elementary School (352 students). See the Harlan County district page for the complete list.