Harlan Elementary School vs Harlan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 117 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlan Elementary School
Harlan · Public elementary · Grades K–4
335 students
Harlan High School
Harlan · Public high · Grades 5–12
455 students
| Measure | Harlan Elementary School Harlan, Kentucky | Harlan High School Harlan, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 707 | #34 of 214 |
| National rank | #11009 of 50,301 | #7669 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 335 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| city | Harlan | Harlan |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harlan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 52.7).
- •Harlan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Harlan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Harlan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 61.2%).
- •Harlan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.5).
- •Harlan High School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 335.
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 Elementary School better than Harlan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Harlan Elementary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 52.7 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 Elementary School and Harlan High School?
About 117 m in a straight line, between Harlan and Harlan in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlan Elementary School: 335. Harlan High School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlan Elementary School and Harlan High School rank in Kentucky?
Harlan Elementary School is 69th of 707 and Harlan High School is 34th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).