Harlan County High School vs Sunshine School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.6 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
Sunshine School
Harlan · Public other · Grades PK–PK
110 students
| Measure | Harlan County High School Baxter, Kentucky | Sunshine School Harlan, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #163 of 214 | – |
| National rank | #13090 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 945 | 110 |
| Enrollment | 945 | 110 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 110.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Baxter | Harlan |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunshine School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 81.2%).
- •Harlan County High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 110.0).
- •Harlan County High School is the larger school with 945 students compared with 110.
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 Sunshine School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harlan County High School and Sunshine School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Baxter and Harlan in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlan County High School: 945. Sunshine School: 110. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlan County High School and Sunshine School rank in Kentucky?
Harlan County High School is 163rd of 214 and Sunshine School is unranked among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).