Excellent
#230 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 10% in state
Haralson County High School
High School · Haralson County · Tallapoosa, GA
A high school in Tallapoosa, GA where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1655 Georgia Highway 120, Tallapoosa, GA 30176
- Math 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Haralson County High School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Haralson County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,107/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,958
Median home value
$179,600
Median rent
$914/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30176; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haralson County Rebel AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Haralson County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Haralson County High School is listed in Haralson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Haralson County High School
Haralson County High School is a public high school in Tallapoosa, GA, part of Haralson County, serving approximately 937 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #230 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Haralson County High School
What grades does Haralson County High School serve?
Haralson County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Haralson County High School?
Haralson County High School has an enrollment of approximately 937 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haralson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haralson County High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Haralson County High School rank in GA?
Haralson County High School ranks #230 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Haralson County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Haralson County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Haralson County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Haralson County High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Haralson County High School a charter school?
No, Haralson County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Haralson County High School a Title I school?
No, Haralson County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Haralson County High School?
85.0% of students at Haralson County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 937
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Haralson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (770) 574-7647
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 30176)
- 7,341
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30176; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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