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#1684 of 2,268 schools in GA
Harlem Middle School
Middle School · Columbia County · Harlem, GA
A Columbia County middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
424 Hawes Branch Pkwy, Harlem, GA 30814
- Math 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harlem Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harlem 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average660/100K
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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
$74,641
Median home value
$212,500
Median rent
$502/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30814; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Columbia County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 940 | Compare → |
| Greenbrier Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 862 | Compare → |
| Lakeside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 523 | Compare → |
| Riverside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 718 | 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.
Columbia County
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #29 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harlem Middle School is listed in Columbia County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harlem Middle School
Harlem Middle School is a public middle school in Harlem, GA, part of Columbia County, serving approximately 1,003 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,684 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harlem Middle School
What grades does Harlem Middle School serve?
Harlem Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Harlem Middle School?
Harlem Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,003 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlem Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlem Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harlem Middle School rank in GA?
Harlem Middle School ranks #1,684 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Harlem Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harlem Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Harlem Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harlem Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harlem Middle School a charter school?
No, Harlem Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harlem Middle School a Title I school?
No, Harlem Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harlem Middle School?
49.2% of students at Harlem 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
- 1,003
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (706) 556-5990
- Area population (ZIP 30814)
- 10,767
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
Official sources & links
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 30814; 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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