Harlan County High School vs Harlan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlan County High School
Baxter · Public high · Grades 9–12
945 students
Harlan High School
Harlan · Public high · Grades 5–12
455 students
| Measure | Harlan County High School Baxter, Kentucky | Harlan High School Harlan, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 214 | #34 of 214 |
| National rank | #13090 of 16,910 | #7669 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 945 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 945 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 51% |
| city | Baxter | Harlan |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harlan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 31.1).
- •Harlan High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Harlan High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 39%).
- •Harlan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 81.2%).
- •Harlan County High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.5).
- •Harlan County High School is the larger school with 945 students compared with 455.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harlan County High School better than Harlan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Harlan High School ranks higher (52.7 vs 31.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harlan County High School and Harlan High School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Baxter and Harlan in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlan County High School: 945. Harlan High School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlan County High School and Harlan High School rank in Kentucky?
Harlan County High School is 163rd of 214 and Harlan High School is 34th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).