For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 171 students in Harlan County, KY.
50% of private high schools in Harlan County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
草榴社区 High Schools in Harlan County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Appalachian Challenge Academy
Alternative School
465 Grays Dr
Grays Knob, KY 40829
(502) 607-5993
Grays Knob, KY 40829
(502) 607-5993
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
Harlan County Christian School
(Christian)
6340 Hwy 522
Totz, KY 40870
(606) 574-1900
Totz, KY 40870
(606) 574-1900
Gr: K-11 | 70 students
Harlan County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Living Waters Christian School (Closed 2014)
(Christian)
Po Box 259
Big Laurel, KY 40808
(606) 558-3700
Big Laurel, KY 40808
(606) 558-3700
Gr: K-12 | 17 students
Overview
This County (Harlan County)
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
171 Students
34,409 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
14%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
3,316 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.43
# American Indian Students
n/a
42 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
928 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
785 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,204 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
145 Students
24,028 Students
% White Students
85%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
73 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
15 Students
5,579 Students
% of Others Students
9%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Harlan County, KY?
2 private high schools are located in Harlan County, KY.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Harlan County?
50% of private high schools in Harlan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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