Harlan County has 11 schools and 3,912 learners. Also, 82.5% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Harlan County: The learner body at the schools served by Harlan County is 95.8% White, 1.5% Black, 1.7% Asian, 0.9% Hispanic/Latino, 0% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 95.8% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 49% of learners are female, and 51% of learners are male. At schools in Harlan County, 82.5% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 2.1% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Harlan County: Within Harlan County, 100.0% of educators are certified, and 89.4% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is higher than the state average, at 16:1. The district has 8 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Harlan County: In Harlan County, 62% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 44% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 62% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 44% tested at or above that level for math. And 37% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 25% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Harlan County: Harlan County spends $10,798 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $45,771,000. The school district spends $5,369.4 million on instruction, $3,425.1 million on support services and $852.3 million on other expenses.