Top Rankings
Harris County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,489 students in Harris County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Harris County School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,318 Schools
# Students
5,489 Students
1,744,808 Students
# Teachers
358 Teachers
117,290 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Harris County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.70
# American Indian Students
16 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
386 Students
306,387 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
18%
# Black Students
744 Students
633,749 Students
% Black Students
14%
36%
# White Students
4,005 Students
643,634 Students
% White Students
73%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
298 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
285
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
342
121,961
# Students in 1st Grade:
399
122,092
# Students in 2nd Grade:
383
124,141
# Students in 3rd Grade:
349
125,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
404
126,819
# Students in 5th Grade:
399
128,911
# Students in 6th Grade:
433
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
387
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
431
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
521
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
371
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
416
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
369
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,286 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,328. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,516 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,286
$14,328
Spending / Student
$16,516
$13,453
Best Harris County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Mountain Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 Mountain Hill Rd
Fortson, GA 31808
(706) 323-1144
Fortson, GA 31808
(706) 323-1144
Grades: PK-4
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 1,677 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 603 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 832 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 543 students
Rank: #77.
Harris County Carver Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11696 Us Highway 27 E
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4951
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4951
Grades: 7-8
| 818 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harris County School District?
Harris County School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,489 students.
What is the rank of Harris County School District?
Harris County School District is ranked #35 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harris County School District?
73% of Harris County School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harris County School District?
Harris County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Harris County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,516 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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