Haralson County School District

10 Van Wert Street
Buchanan, GA 30113
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Haralson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,442 students in Haralson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Haralson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
3,442 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Haralson County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#67 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
51%
39%
35%
40%
46%
40%
(21-22)
97%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
19%
% Black
3%
36%
% White
89%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,345 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,201 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,345
$14,305
Spending / Student
$13,201
$13,431

Best Haralson County School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 College Cir
Buchanan, GA 30113
(770) 646-5140
Gr: 3-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Haralson County Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2633 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 646-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Haralson Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4552 Georgia Highway 100 N
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 574-7060
Gr: 3-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Haralson County High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1655 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 574-7647
Gr: 9-12 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Haralson County Rebel Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1655 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 574-7647
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
271 Van Wert St
Buchanan, GA 30113
(770) 646-5523
Gr: PK-2 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
581 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 574-7444
Gr: PK-2 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Haralson County School District?
Haralson County School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,442 students.
What is the rank of Haralson County School District?
Haralson County School District is ranked #68 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Haralson County School District?
89% of Haralson County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Haralson County School District?
Haralson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Haralson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,201 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,442 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 97% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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