Haralson County High School
Haralson County High School serves 962 students in grades 9-12.
Haralson County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Haralson County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Haralson County High School's student population of 962 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 962 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
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School Comparison
Haralson County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Haralson County High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1327 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | 3% | 37% |
| White | 90% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 94% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Haralson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Haralson County High School is Bremen High School (7.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Haralson County Middle School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tallapoosa Haralson County Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 35%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 758 students10
1.4 miles
2633 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 646-8600 1.4 6-8 758 - Tallapoosa Tallapoosa Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 499 students
2.9 miles
581 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 574-7444 2.9 PK-2 499 - Tallapoosa West Haralson Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 396 students10
2.9 miles
4552 Georgia Highway 100 N
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 574-7060 2.9 3-5 396 - Buchanan Buchanan Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 463 students
4.2 miles
271 Van Wert St
Buchanan, GA 30113
(770) 646-5523 4.2 PK-2 463 - Buchanan Buchanan Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 28%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 378 students10
4.5 miles
215 College Cir
Buchanan, GA 30113
(770) 646-5140 4.5 3-5 378
School Reviews
| 5 I rate Haralson County High School at 4.5 it recently went though a renovation, hired new staff members and has added a fine arts building. i would put this school way above MT. Zion and Bowdon - Posted by Parent - hudge |
| 2 This is an okay school. Not one of the best out there, but it is more acceptable than bowdon and mt. zion. I would rate it in the middle. Keep it up teachers, one day you will get better. Just aim high! - Posted by Parent - you |
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