For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,095 students in Harris County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 52 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Harris County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Harris County, GA are Harris County High School, Park Elementary School and Pine Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harris County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Harris County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harris County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harris County High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8281 Ga Highway 116
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4278
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4278
Grades: 9-12
| 1,679 students
Rank: #22.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13185 Us Highway 27 N
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4997
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4997
Grades: PK-4
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15750 Ga Highway 315
Ellerslie, GA 31807
(706) 568-6578
Ellerslie, GA 31807
(706) 568-6578
Grades: PK-4
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
Creekside School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8403 Ga Highway 315
Cataula, GA 31804
(706) 596-1300
Cataula, GA 31804
(706) 596-1300
Grades: 5-6
| 807 students
Rank: #55.
Mulberry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8405 Ga Highway 315
Cataula, GA 31804
(706) 320-9397
Cataula, GA 31804
(706) 320-9397
Grades: PK-4
| 547 students
Rank: #66.
Harris County Carver Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Mobley Road
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4951
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4951
Grades: 7-8
| 870 students
Harris County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Educational Opportunity Center Crossroads Alternat (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
132 Barnes Mill Rd
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-9372
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-9372
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harris County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Harris County, GA include Harris County High School, Park Elementary School and Pine Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harris County?
6 public schools are located in Harris County.
What percentage of students in Harris County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Harris County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harris County?
Harris County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Harris County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harris County include: Pine Ridge Elementary School vs. Mulberry Creek Elementary School, Park Elementary School vs. Mulberry Creek Elementary School, Harris County Carver Middle School vs. Creekside School
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