| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan Independent School District | Harlan | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 829 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Harlan County School District | Ages Brookside | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 3,459 | 11 | PK–12 | 25 |
How Harlan County compares
Together they enroll 4,288 students across 14 schools. The largest is Harlan County School District with 3,459 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Kentucky average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Harlan County, Kentucky
Harlan County has 2 public school districts covering 25 zip codes. The top-rated district in Harlan County is Harlan Independent School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Kentucky. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Harlan County, KY?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Harlan County, KY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Harlan County, KY?
Of the districts serving Harlan County, Harlan Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 65th percentile among Kentucky school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kentucky reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kentucky and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kentucky only, never across state lines.