For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,679 students in Hamilton, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Hamilton, GA is Harris County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public high schools.
Hamilton, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harris County High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hamilton, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harris County High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8281 Ga Highway 116
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4278
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4278
Gr: 9-12 | 1,679 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Hamilton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Educational Opportunity Center Crossroads Alternat (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
132 Barnes Mill Rd
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-9372
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-9372
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton, GA include Harris County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton?
1 public high schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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