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Haralson County High School

Q: Is Haralson County High School a good school?

Haralson County High School ranks 76 th of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

76^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 455 Georgia High Schools

Better than 83% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Haralson County High School in Tallapoosa, GA, serves about 1,001 students in grades 9–12 and is part of the highly rated Haralson County district, which ranks in the top 10% of Georgia districts. The school has made a remarkable climb in recent years, jumping from the 62nd percentile statewide in 2023–2024 to the 83rd percentile in 2025–2026—now ranking 76th out of 455 Georgia high schools and earning a 4-star rating. This upward trajectory is especially notable given that about 82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a much higher rate than nearby schools like Bremen High School (24.7%) or Villa Rica High School (36.9%).

Academically, Haralson County High stands out in several subjects. In Biology, 62.9% of students scored proficient or above—more than 15 points above the state average and within one point of Bremen High, a school with far fewer students in poverty. U.S. History is another strength, with 56.1% proficiency, outpacing the state by 17.6 points. Algebra I has also improved steadily, rising from 41.1% proficiency in 2022–2023 to 54.6% in 2025–2026, above the state average of 48.1%. The school’s graduation rate is exceptional at 99.1%, nearly matching Bremen’s 99.5% and far exceeding the state average of 87.2%. Both female and male students perform well above the state median, ranking in the 85th and 82nd percentiles respectively, and special education students also score above the state median.

While the school excels in many areas, chronic absenteeism remains a challenge at 21.7%—higher than the state average of 17.7%—though it has improved from 29.1% two years ago. American Literature proficiency dipped to 24.7% in 2024–2025, below the state average, though scores have fluctuated year to year. On the positive side, the school invests more per student ($13,608) than most regional peers and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1, compared to 20:1 or higher at nearby schools. Given its high-need population and strong outcomes, Haralson County High is a standout in west Georgia, demonstrating that significant academic achievement is possible regardless of economic circumstances.

1,001

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,608

Per pupil spending ?

82.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1655 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176

(770) 574-7647

District: Haralson County

Feeder schools for Haralson County High School:

Elementary:	Buchanan Elementary School
	Buchanan Primary School
	Tallapoosa Primary School
	West Haralson Elementary School
Middle:	Haralson County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.9%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 51st percentile in 2016 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (58% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Georgia high schools

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg57%

Georgia avg45%

76^th of 455

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 32 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to top 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 201Haralson County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	68.1	76 of 455	83.3%	★★★★☆
2025	59.5	122 of 451	72.9%	★★★★☆
2024	51.7	174 of 454	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.6	140 of 448	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.9	167 of 431	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.4	82 of 410	80.0%	★★★★☆
2019	48.6	173 of 438	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.7	232 of 428	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	42.4	189 of 420	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	42.4	207 of 426	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	45.7	177 of 435	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	42.0	259 of 425	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.4	303 of 425	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	30.7	304 of 396	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	42.3	264 of 402	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.8	224 of 384	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	42.0	248 of 372	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.5	220 of 370	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	40.6	241 of 358	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	55.0	139 of 335	58.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	70.3	64 of 431	85.2%	★★★★☆
2025	59.9	125 of 438	71.5%	★★★★☆
2024	55.5	148 of 435	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.1	123 of 433	71.6%	★★★★☆
2022	52.9	160 of 430	62.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	67.1	77 of 436	82.3%	★★★★☆
2025	60.5	118 of 442	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	47.7	191 of 436	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.9	149 of 436	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.0	160 of 427	62.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.0	140 of 338	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.1	81 of 347	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	47.7	156 of 344	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.3	112 of 343	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.7	161 of 331	51.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.8	127 of 334	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	40.0	182 of 341	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.1	262 of 346	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.7	212 of 343	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.1	232 of 339	31.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)85th percentile~ school

Male (2026)82nd percentile~ school

White (2026)62nd percentile-21 vs school

Special Education (2026)59th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Biology63%+16 vs state

United States History56%+18 vs state

Algebra I55%+7 vs state

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by a citizen
Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Dishonest, inexperienced administration adds to already less than good educational opportunity. School and community seemed to be satisfied with less that state average test scores! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Haralson County High School	Public	9-12	1655 Georgia Highway 120	Tallapoosa	30176	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 574-7647	1,001	70	14.4	82.1%	880 (87.9%)	28 (2.8%)	46 (4.6%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.9%)	68.1	76^th of 455 public high schools	83.3%		59.5	122^nd of 451 public high schools	72.9%	46	54.6	62.9	56.1	$13,608	$1,056	$12,552
Haralson County Rebel Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1655 Georgia Highway 120	Tallapoosa	30176	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	Yes	No	(770) 574-7647	24	1	20.0	100.0%	23 (95.8%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bremen High School	Public	9-12	529 Laurel Street	Bremen	30110	Haralson County	Bremen City	No	No	No	No	(770) 537-2592	744	41	18.0	24.7%	653 (87.8%)	37 (5.0%)	14 (1.9%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.4%)	71.4	63^rd of 455 public high schools	86.2%		88.4	23^rd of 451 public high schools	94.9%	40	61.6	63.9	54.7	$12,237	$264	$11,973
Mt. Zion High School	Public	9-12	280 Eureka Church Rd	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 834-6654	496	29	17.2	47.0%	305 (61.5%)	72 (14.5%)	81 (16.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.3%)	26	311^th of 455 public high schools	31.6%		36.3	259^th of 451 public high schools	42.6%	52	21.8	28.4	34.5	$12,401	$371	$12,029
Temple High School	Public	9-12	589 Sage St	Temple	30179	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 562-3218	868	43	20.0	36.8%	541 (62.3%)	173 (19.9%)	77 (8.9%)	8 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (7.4%)	35.6	252^nd of 455 public high schools	44.6%		37.9	244^th of 451 public high schools	45.9%	8	30.7	37.2	38.5	$11,130	$371	$10,759
Bowdon High School	Public	9-12	504 W College St	Bowdon	30108	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 258-5408	428	26	16.7	40.4%	290 (67.8%)	65 (15.2%)	40 (9.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.0%)	52.7	152^nd of 455 public high schools	66.6%		49.7	171^st of 451 public high schools	62.1%	19	50.0	51.5	39.7	$14,183	$372	$13,811
Carrollton High School	Public	9-12	201 Trojan Dr	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carrollton City	No	No	No	No	(770) 834-7726	1,859	110	16.9	50.5%	657 (35.3%)	591 (31.8%)	455 (24.5%)	45 (2.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	108 (5.8%)	51.7	158^th of 455 public high schools	65.3%		57.3	134^th of 451 public high schools	70.3%	24	39.1	45.4	49.7	$13,447	$475	$12,972
Villa Rica High School	Public	9-12	600 Rocky Branch Rd	Villa Rica	30180	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 459-5185	1,681	84	20.0	36.9%	730 (43.4%)	597 (35.5%)	221 (13.1%)	8 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	122 (7.3%)	37.1	245^th of 455 public high schools	46.2%		47	185^th of 451 public high schools	59.0%	60	25.5	41.1	39.3	$10,619	$426	$10,193
Cedartown High School	Public	9-12	167 Frank Lott Dr	Cedartown	30125	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 748-0490	1,448	69	21.1	63.5%	642 (44.3%)	140 (9.7%)	597 (41.2%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.2%)	45.4	188^th of 455 public high schools	58.7%		44.3	205^th of 451 public high schools	54.5%	17	45.9	47.9	34.4	$11,053	$689	$10,364
Central High School	Public	9-12	113 Central High Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 834-3386	1,338	68	19.6	38.5%	969 (72.4%)	139 (10.4%)	155 (11.6%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (5.1%)	41.1	214^th of 455 public high schools	53.0%		58.2	130^th of 451 public high schools	71.2%	84	40.3	45.7	33.0	$11,229	$371	$10,858

Frequently Asked Questions about Haralson County High School

What is the racial makeup of Haralson County High School?

Students at Haralson County High School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is Haralson County High School a good school?

Haralson County High School ranks 76^th of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Haralson County High School?

Haralson County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Buchanan Elementary School
Elementary : Buchanan Primary School
Elementary : Tallapoosa Primary School
Elementary : West Haralson Elementary School
Middle : Haralson County Middle School

How many students attend Haralson County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,001 students attended Haralson County High School.

What district is Haralson County High School in?

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