Summary:
The schools in Harris County, Georgia, serve a diverse student population across 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district's schools generally perform above the state averages on standardized tests, with several standout institutions leading the way.
Harris County Carver Middle School is a standout, consistently achieving 100% proficiency in Algebra I and strong performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics. New Mountain Hill Elementary School also excels, with 77.2% proficiency in 4th grade Mathematics, well above the county and state averages. At the high school level, Harris County High School ranks among the top 100 in Georgia and maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 85.4%.
While the district's schools generally perform well, there is some variation in academic achievement, particularly at the elementary level. The free and reduced lunch rates across the schools range from 36.01% to 60.18%, indicating differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations. Additionally, spending per student varies from $8,444 to $12,543, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be driving student outcomes in the district.
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