Haralson County School District

10 Van Wert Street
Buchanan, GA 30113
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,350 students in Haralson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, 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 36% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,315 Schools
# Students
3,350 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
257 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Haralson County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (GA)
#99 out of 221 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Haralson County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Haralson County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Haralson County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Haralson County  School District and public school graduation rate of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.70
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
109 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
18%
# Black Students
77 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
2%
36%
# White Students
3,019 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
90%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
123 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
195
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
222
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
237
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
240
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
243
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
220
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
234
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
264
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
283
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
248
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
216
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
222
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,739 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,564 is higher than the state median of $13,458. 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
This chart display total revenue of Haralson County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$45 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart display total spending of Haralson County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,739
$14,333
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Haralson County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,564
$13,458
This chart display average spending per public school student in Haralson County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Haralson County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haralson County Rebel Academy
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1655 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 574-7647
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Haralson County Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2633 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 646-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 764 students
Rank: #33.
Haralson County High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1655 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 574-7647
Grades: 9-12
| 947 students
Rank: #44.
Buchanan Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 College Cir
Buchanan, GA 30113
(770) 646-5140
Grades: 3-5
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
West Haralson Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4552 Georgia Highway 100 N
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 574-7060
Grades: 3-5
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
271 Van Wert St
Buchanan, GA 30113
(770) 646-5523
Grades: PK-2
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
581 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 574-7444
Grades: PK-2
| 487 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Haralson County School District?
Haralson County School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,350 students.
What is the rank of Haralson County School District?
Haralson County School District is ranked #100 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Haralson County School District?
90% of Haralson County School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 15:1.
What is Haralson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,564 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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