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#949 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 42% in state

Harris County High School

High School · Harris County · Hamilton, GA

A high school in Hamilton, GA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 448, Hamilton, GA 31811

  • Math 48% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation14.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$13,002
Chronic Absenteeism9.8%

Students at Harris County High School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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

38.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Harris 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hamilton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,290

Median home value

$266,400

Median rent

$1,028/mo

College educated

33.9%

Homeownership

85.9%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31811; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
14.2% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·38 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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.

Harris County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$13,002NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Harris County High School is listed in Harris County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harris County High School

Harris County High School is a public high school in Hamilton, GA, part of Harris County, serving approximately 1,679 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #949 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harris County High School

What grades does Harris County High School serve?

Harris County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Harris County High School?

Harris County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,679 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Harris County High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harris County High School rank in GA?

Harris County High School ranks #949 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Harris County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Harris County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Harris County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harris County High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Harris County High School a charter school?

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

Is Harris County High School a Title I school?

No, Harris County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harris County High School?

38.7% of students at Harris 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
1,679
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
103
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 31811)
5,976
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
42
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 31811; 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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