Harlan Independent School District, Kentucky
Harlan Independent School District is a unified school district in Harlan County, Kentucky, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,625 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 5.51 sq mi (14.3 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,625 ± 432
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12
- Type
- Unified school district
- County
- Harlan County
- Land area
- 5.51 sq mi (14.3 km²)
- Median household income
- $33,155 ± $5,476
- Median home value
- $93,600 ± $38,463
- Water area
- 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²)
- State
- Kentucky
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2102520
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.845551, -83.320008
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in Harlan Independent School District, largest first
- Harlan (city)2,160 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Harlan County School District5.5 mi east
These share a boundary with Harlan Independent School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.
Before using this answer for enrollment
A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Harlan Independent School District before you rely on it.
See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗
Find the school district where you are now or find your town or township.