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#649 of 1,284 schools in KY
Harlan County High School
High School · Harlan County · Baxter, KY
A high school in Baxter, KY where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4000 N Us Hwy 119, Baxter, KY 40806
- Math 34% proficient (2025)
- Reading 25% proficient (2025)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harlan County High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harlan County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Low103/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,135
Median home value
$111,600
Median rent
$696/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 5–12 | 3.5 mi | 449 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Harlan County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harlan County High School is listed in Harlan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harlan County High School
Harlan County High School is a public high school in Baxter, KY, part of Harlan County, serving approximately 944 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #649 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harlan County High School
What grades does Harlan County High School serve?
Harlan County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Harlan County High School?
Harlan County High School has an enrollment of approximately 944 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlan County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlan County High School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harlan County High School rank in KY?
Harlan County High School ranks #649 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Harlan County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harlan County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harlan County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harlan County High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harlan County High School a charter school?
No, Harlan County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harlan County High School a Title I school?
No, Harlan County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harlan County High School?
83.3% of students at Harlan County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 944
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Harlan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.7%
- Phone
- (606) 574-2020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 40806)
- 1,827
- Area median age
- 48.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40806; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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