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Harris County High School

Harris County · Harris County · 8281 Ga Highway 116, Hamilton, GA 31811.0

(706)628-4278

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9/10
#76
Rank 76 out of 384
Top 20%
English Language Arts8/10 · #84 · 79th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #99 · 75th percentile
Science8/10 · #89 · 77th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the small, close-knit community of Hamilton in rural west Georgia, Harris County High School punches well above its weight, landing in the top quarter of schools statewide across English, math, and science. It's a natural fit for families who value a tight community feel without sacrificing solid academics — the kind of place where teachers know students by name and school pride runs deep. Hamilton itself is a quiet, unhurried town near the Alabama border, and for families drawn to small-town Southern life with easy access to Columbus, this school is a genuine bright spot.

Student Demographics

449 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
302 (67%)
African American
81 (18%)
Hispanic
32 (7%)
Multiple Races
31 (7%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged151 (34%)
Students with Disabilities49 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

3,440
Enrollment
101.36
Teachers (FTE)
33.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

94.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

19
AP Courses
offered
14%
AP Participation
of students
238
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #284 · 27th percentile

6 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found