Harlan High School vs James A. Cawood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlan High School
Harlan · Public high · Grades 5–12
455 students
James A. Cawood Elementary
Harlan · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
277 students
| Measure | Harlan High School Harlan, Kentucky | James A. Cawood Elementary Harlan, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 214 | #219 of 707 |
| National rank | #7669 of 16,910 | #17928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 455 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 48% |
| city | Harlan | Harlan |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A. Cawood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 52.7).
- •Harlan High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •James A. Cawood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Harlan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 83%).
- •James A. Cawood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.5).
- •Harlan High School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 277.
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 High School better than James A. Cawood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James A. Cawood Elementary ranks higher (60.4 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 High School and James A. Cawood Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Harlan and Harlan in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlan High School: 455. James A. Cawood Elementary: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlan High School and James A. Cawood Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Harlan High School is 34th of 214 and James A. Cawood Elementary is 219th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).