Harris County School District

132 Barnes Mill Rd
Hamilton, GA 31811
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

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 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,663 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 50% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
5,663 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
376 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harris County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 219 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 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#35 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

53%
40%
91%
84.4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
13.3%
26.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
7%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
16%
36%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% White
69%
34%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,133 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,097 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$29,690 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$91 MM
$28,127 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$14,133
$17,023

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$16,097
$16,127

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Harris County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Mountain Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
33 Mountain Hill Rd
Fortson, GA 31808
(706) 323-1144
Gr: PK-4 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Harris County High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8281 Ga Highway 116
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4278
Gr: 9-12 | 1,733 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15750 Ga Highway 315
Ellerslie, GA 31807
(706) 568-6578
Gr: PK-4 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Mulberry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8405 Ga Highway 315
Cataula, GA 31804
(706) 320-9397
Gr: PK-4 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13185 Us Highway 27 N
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4997
Gr: PK-4 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Creekside School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8403 Ga Highway 315
Cataula, GA 31804
(706) 596-1300
Gr: 5-6 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Harris County Carver Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Mobley Road
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4951
Gr: 7-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harris County School District?
Harris County School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,663 students.
What is the rank of Harris County School District?
Harris County School District is ranked #35 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) 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 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?
69% of Harris County School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Harris County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,097 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,663 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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