Summary:
The city of Harlem, Georgia is home to three schools - Harlem High School, Harlem Middle School, and North Harlem Elementary School - all of which serve students in the Columbia County district. While the schools face some challenges, there are also opportunities for targeted interventions and support to help improve student outcomes.
Harlem High School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, ranking 178 out of 458 Georgia high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.6% and outperforms the state average in subjects like Biology and United States History. In contrast, North Harlem Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in the area, ranking 529 out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools, and outperforming the state average in several subject areas, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Despite these bright spots, the schools in Harlem generally perform below the Columbia County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments. Additionally, the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.12% at Harlem High School to 48.26% at North Harlem Elementary School, suggesting that the schools serve communities with significant economic challenges.
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