Middle Schools in Haralson County

Haralson County Middle School is the sole middle school in Haralson County, serving grades 6-8 in Tallapoosa, GA, with an enrollment of 757 students. This school stands out as a high achiever, ranking in the 90th percentile statewide (56th out of 578 schools) with a 5-star rating, a significant jump from its 77th percentile ranking the previous year.

Academically, Haralson County Middle School outperforms state averages in every tested subject. In 8th-grade science, 58.1% of students are proficient compared to the state's 29.7%, and the school achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate in High School Physical Science. Math scores are also strong, with proficiency rates ranging from 60.1% to 64.1% across grades 6-8, outpacing the state by 14 to 23 percentage points. The school showed year-over-year improvement in all subjects, with the largest gains in 7th-grade math (+6 points) and 8th-grade math (+7 points). While ELA scores from 2024-2025 were closer to state averages, they still remained competitive. This consistent strength across all subjects suggests effective, school-wide instructional practices.

What makes these results particularly impressive is that 99% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced lunch, a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite this, the school achieves well above state benchmarks, demonstrating remarkable educational equity. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1 and spends $12,931 per student. One area for potential focus is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 19.4%, slightly above the state average of 17.7%. Overall, Haralson County Middle School is a standout example of high performance and positive momentum, making it a compelling choice for families in the area.