Harrison High School

4500 Due West Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 2,243 students in grades 9-12, Harrison High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in GA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Harrison High School's student population of 2,243 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,243 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Harrison High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrison High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#86 out of 2204 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harrison High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harrison High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harrison High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harrison High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
18%
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Black
13%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harrison High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
73%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Harrison High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Harrison High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harrison High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harrison High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harrison High School's ranking?
Harrison High School is ranked #86 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Harrison High School often compared to?
Harrison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allatoona High School, Hillgrove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harrison High School?
The graduation rate of Harrison High School is 97%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Harrison High School?
2,243 students attend Harrison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Harrison High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison High School?
Harrison High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harrison High School offer ?
Harrison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harrison High School part of?
Harrison High School is part of Cobb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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