For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,009 students in Harris County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 73 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Harris County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Harris County, GA are Harris County Carver Middle School, Creekside School and Mulberry Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harris County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Harris County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harris County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harris County Carver Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11696 Us Highway 27 E
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4951
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4951
Grades: 7-8
| 818 students
Rank: #22.
Creekside School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8403 Ga Highway 315
Cataula, GA 31804
(706) 596-1300
Cataula, GA 31804
(706) 596-1300
Grades: 5-6
| 832 students
Rank: #33.
Mulberry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8405 Ga Highway 315
Cataula, GA 31804
(706) 320-9397
Cataula, GA 31804
(706) 320-9397
Grades: PK-4
| 543 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15750 Ga Highway 315
Ellerslie, GA 31807
(706) 568-6578
Ellerslie, GA 31807
(706) 568-6578
Grades: PK-4
| 603 students
Rank: #55.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13185 Us Highway 27 N
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4997
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4997
Grades: PK-4
| 536 students
Rank: #66.
Harris County High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8281 Ga Highway 116
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4278
Hamilton, GA 31811
(706) 628-4278
Grades: 9-12
| 1,677 students
Harris County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harris County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Harris County, GA include Harris County Carver Middle School, Creekside School and Mulberry Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harris County, GA?
6 public schools are located in Harris County, GA.
What percentage of students in Harris County, GA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Harris County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harris County, GA?
Harris County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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