Harris County High School

Summary:

Harris County High School is a public high school located in Hamilton, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,703 students. The school is part of the Harris County School District, which is ranked 19th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harris County High School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Georgia high schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 85 out of 458 schools. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessments is generally above the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 43% to 59% across various subject areas. Compared to nearby schools, Harris County High School outperforms the Muscogee County and Meriwether County school districts, which have lower proficiency rates. The school has also maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.2% to 93.3% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average and exceeds the rates of nearby schools like Troup County High School (86.8%) and Manchester High School (79.0%).

While Harris County High School outperforms many of its nearby counterparts, it still has room for improvement to reach the exceptional levels of top-ranked schools like Columbus High School, which is ranked 3rd in the state and has proficiency rates above 90% in several subject areas. Additionally, the relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Harris County High School, compared to nearby high-poverty schools like Jordan Vocational High School (96.55%) and Hardaway High School (96.62%), indicates a more affluent student population, which may contribute to the school's stronger academic performance and higher graduation rates.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 8281 Ga Highway 116
       Hamilton, GA  31811


(706) 628-4278

District: Harris County

SchoolDigger Rank:
85th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,703 Help


Feeder schools for Harris County High School:

Elementary:    Mulberry Creek Elementary School
    New Mountain Hill Elementary School
    Park Elementary School
    Pine Ridge Elementary School
Middle:    Creekside School
    Harris County Carver Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  1,703

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.1%
African American:
15.7%
Hispanic:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harris County High School ranks better than 81.4% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.8. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Harris County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harris County High School is $8,703.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Harris County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Harris County High School 85th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Harris County High School in the ranking list.)

Harris County:

SchoolDigger ranks Harris County 19th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harris County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.98 89th 335 73.4%
2007 59.94 134th 358 62.6%
2008 65.51 109th 370 70.5%
2009 66.46 102nd 372 72.6%
2010 70.09 94th 384 75.5%
2011 72.74 80th 402 80.1%
2012 64.27 115th 396 71.0%
2013 59.90 137th 425 67.8%
2014 55.23 159th 425 62.6%
2015 52.24 142nd 435 67.4%
2016 58.29 105th 426 75.4%
2017 52.68 127th 420 69.8%
2018 51.80 152nd 428 64.5%
2019 55.63 138th 438 68.5%
2021 69.74 59th 410 85.6%
2022 64.42 101st 429 76.5%
2023 69.42 83rd 442 81.2%
2024 70.80 85th 458 81.4%
See the entire list of Georgia High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Harris County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Monday, April 17, 2023

Open Quote This school quite honestly is horrible. The admin is rude and uncooperative, the teachers are immature and rude, and the majority of the student population shouldn't even be in high school. I am ranked 23 in the class with a 4.37 GPA and the last year and a half of my schooling has been either AP or college classes but according to the Principal, I am a second-rate student. If you have a 504 and actually want to use it, forget it, the teachers will fight you every step of the way. If you dual enroll be prepared to miss out on important information, the opportunity to join clubs, and communication with the admin. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Harris County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 814 278 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1099
2000 870 296 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1171
2001 890 280 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1179
2002 928 282 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1219
2003 928 282 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1219
2004 967 287 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1269
2005 978 300 4 13 13 n/a n/a 1 1309
2006 1048 325 7 18 1 n/a n/a 22 1421
2007 1128 324 4 27 1 n/a n/a 23 1507
2008 1185 370 2 31 1 n/a n/a 28 1617
2009 1172 358 2 25 4 n/a n/a 38 1599
2010 1099 313 9 54 6 3 62 0 1546
2011 1093 303 10 52 6 1 57 0 1522
2012 1130 286 12 46 5 0 44 0 1523
2013 1190 279 16 46 5 0 42 0 1578
2014 1183 289 7 51 5 0 49 0 1584
2015 1186 302 9 64 5 0 66 0 1632
2016 1201 306 7 76 5 0 78 0 1673
2017 1180 310 11 82 3 0 72 0 1658
2018 1213 294 12 90 3 1 78 0 1691
2019 1205 278 11 93 0 1 77 0 1665
2020 1252 270 13 93 3 2 83 0 1716
2021 1244 243 11 109 4 2 93 0 1706
2022 1232 234 11 111 6 3 80 0 1677
2023 1194 267 13 124 4 2 99 0 1703

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harris County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 1099 58.3 18.9 31.3
2000 1171 58.1 20.2 30.4
2001 1179 65.1 18.1 31.2
2002 1219 70.6 17.3 27
2003 1219 70.6 17.3 27
2004 1269 72.4 17.5 30.2
2005 1309 75.9 17.2 31.1
2006 1421 82.2 17.3 31.5
2007 1507 85.9 17.5 32
2008 1617 92.8 17.4 29.3
2009 1599 96.6 16.6 30.8
2010 1546 90.2 17.1 31.8
2011 1522 86.0 17.6 32.3
2012 1523 78.8 19.3 33.4
2013 1578 78.2 20.1 34.3
2014 1584 76.5 20.7 31.6
2015 1632 76.0 21.4 33.2
2016 1673 77.0 21.7 34.3
2017 1658 80.8 20.5 35.3
2018 1691 83.4 20.2 32.7
2019 1665 89.0 18.7 31.6
2020 1716 89.1 19.2 33.2
2021 1706 88.5 19.2 23.9
2022 1677 93.5 17.9 n/a
2023 1703 95.5 17.8 25.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harris County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 1099 58.3 18.9 31.3
2000 1171 58.1 20.2 30.4
2001 1179 65.1 18.1 31.2
2002 1219 70.6 17.3 27
2003 1219 70.6 17.3 27
2004 1269 72.4 17.5 30.2
2005 1309 75.9 17.2 31.1
2006 1421 82.2 17.3 31.5
2007 1507 85.9 17.5 32
2008 1617 92.8 17.4 29.3
2009 1599 96.6 16.6 30.8
2010 1546 90.2 17.1 31.8
2011 1522 86.0 17.6 32.3
2012 1523 78.8 19.3 33.4
2013 1578 78.2 20.1 34.3
2014 1584 76.5 20.7 31.6
2015 1632 76.0 21.4 33.2
2016 1673 77.0 21.7 34.3
2017 1658 80.8 20.5 35.3
2018 1691 83.4 20.2 32.7
2019 1665 89.0 18.7 31.6
2020 1716 89.1 19.2 33.2
2021 1706 88.5 19.2 23.9
2022 1677 93.5 17.9 n/a
2023 1703 95.5 17.8 25.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harris County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $350 (4.6%) $7,274 (95.4%) $7,624
2018 $336 (4.2%) $7,619 (95.8%) $7,955
2019 $280 (3.2%) $8,422 (96.8%) $8,703

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harris County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 138th of 438 High schoolsRanks 83rd of 442 High schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Harris County High School)37.245
 7.8%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Harris County)37.245
 7.8%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Harris County High School)23.743
 19.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Harris County)39.849.6
 9.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Harris County High School)5050.4
 0.4%
   End of Course Biology (Harris County)5050.4
 0.4%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Harris County High School)59.659.2
 0.4%
   End of Course United States History (Harris County)59.659.2
 0.4%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16651703
 2.3%
African American278267
 4%
American Indian04
Asian1113
 18.2%
Hispanic93124
 33.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White12051194
 0.9%
Two or More Races7799
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.6%25.4%
 6.2%


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Harris County High School ranks 85th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,703 students attended Harris County High School.

Students at Harris County High School are 70% White, 16% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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