West Haralson Elementary School

4552 Georgia Highway 100 N
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 383 students in grades 3-5, West Haralson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Haralson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

West Haralson Elementary School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
383 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

West Haralson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Haralson Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1035 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Haralson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Haralson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Haralson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Haralson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
1%
18%
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Black
3%
36%
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White
91%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of West Haralson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Haralson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Haralson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Haralson Elementary School's ranking?
West Haralson Elementary School is ranked #1035 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend West Haralson Elementary School?
383 students attend West Haralson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of West Haralson Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Haralson Elementary School?
West Haralson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Haralson Elementary School offer ?
West Haralson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is West Haralson Elementary School part of?
West Haralson Elementary School is part of Haralson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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