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#297 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 13% in state

Haralson County Middle School

Middle School · Haralson County · Tallapoosa, GA

A middle school in Tallapoosa, GA where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2633 Highway 120 West, Tallapoosa, GA 30176

  • Math 57% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+14.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+17.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$14,954
Chronic Absenteeism8.6%

Students at Haralson County Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency57%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

79%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Haralson County Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,107/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Haralson County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 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 Middle School is listed in Haralson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Haralson County Middle School

Haralson County Middle School is a public middle school in Tallapoosa, GA, part of Haralson County, serving approximately 767 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #297 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 56% 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 Middle School

What grades does Haralson County Middle School serve?

Haralson County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Haralson County Middle School?

Haralson County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 767 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Haralson County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Haralson County Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Haralson County Middle School rank in GA?

Haralson County Middle School ranks #297 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Haralson County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Haralson County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Haralson County Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Haralson County Middle School a charter school?

No, Haralson County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Haralson County Middle School a Title I school?

No, Haralson County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Haralson County Middle School?

79.0% of students at Haralson County Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
767
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Haralson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.6%
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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