Hardaway High School is located in Columbus, Georgia, United States, in the Muscogee County School District. It is one of 221 schools in the state to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International Baccalaureate Career-related Certificate.
Serving 1,067 students in grades 9-12, Hardaway High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,067 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hardaway High School serves the southwest part of Columbus, GA, covering an area of approximately 13.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hardaway High School's student population of 1,067 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,067 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
Hardaway High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardaway High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1703 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
67%
36%
White
14%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Scarlet, Gold
School Mascot
Golden Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardaway High School's ranking?
Hardaway High School is ranked #1703 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hardaway High School often compared to?
Hardaway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver High School, Columbus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hardaway High School?
The graduation rate of Hardaway High School is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hardaway High School?
1,067 students attend Hardaway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Hardaway High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 11% 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 Hardaway High School?
Hardaway High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hardaway High School offer ?
Hardaway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hardaway High School part of?
Hardaway High School is part of Muscogee County School District.
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