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Harris County School District

132 Barnes Mill Rd
Hamilton, GA 31811
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Harris County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,617 students in Harris County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Harris County School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
5,617 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
366 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harris County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#35 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
50%
39%
45%
40%
53%
40%
91%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
19%
% Black
15%
36%
% White
70%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,960 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,139 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,960
$14,305
Spending / Student
$16,139
$13,431

Best Harris County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Mountain Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
33 Mountain Hill Rd
Fortson, GA 31808
(706) 323-1144
Grades: PK-4
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Harris County High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8281 Ga Highway 116
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4278
Grades: 9-12
| 1,679 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15750 Ga Highway 315
Ellerslie, GA 31807
(706) 568-6578
Grades: PK-4
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
Mulberry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8405 Ga Highway 315
Cataula, GA 31804
(706) 320-9397
Grades: PK-4
| 547 students
Rank: #55.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13185 Us Highway 27 N
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4997
Grades: PK-4
| 570 students
Rank: #66.
Creekside School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8403 Ga Highway 315
Cataula, GA 31804
(706) 596-1300
Grades: 5-6
| 807 students
Rank: #77.
Harris County Carver Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Mobley Road
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4951
Grades: 7-8
| 870 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harris County School District?
Harris County School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,617 students.
What is the rank of Harris County School District?
Harris County School District is ranked #35 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harris County School District?
70% of Harris County School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harris County School District?
Harris County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Harris County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,139 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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