For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 732 students in Harlan, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harlan, KY are Harlan High School and James A. Cawood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlan, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Harlan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harlan, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlan High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 E Central St
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-8750
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-8750
Gr: 5-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
James A. Cawood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
279 Ball Park Rd
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-5029
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-5029
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harlan, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harlan, KY include Harlan High School and James A. Cawood Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harlan?
2 public middle schools are located in Harlan.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan?
Harlan public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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