Summary:
Zip code 30814 is home to one middle school, Harlem Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and enrolls 1,025 students in the highly-rated Columbia County school district.
Harlem Middle School shows a mixed academic profile with clear strengths and one major concern. The school excels in Algebra I, where 55.7% of students scored proficient, beating both the district (54.6%) and state (48.1%) averages. Social Studies is another standout, with 53.3% proficiency—13.1 points above the state average. Math scores across grades 6-8 also exceed state averages, ranging from 47.2% to 49.2% proficiency. However, 8th grade Science is a critical weakness, with only 7.9% of students proficient compared to the state average of 29.7%. While this is an improvement from last year's 1.8%, it remains a dramatic gap that likely drags down the school's overall 3-star rating and 67th percentile state ranking. The school has shown it can improve quickly, as evidenced by 6th grade math jumping 13 points year-over-year, suggesting targeted interventions could help address the science deficit.
Beyond test scores, Harlem Middle School serves a moderately diverse economic population, with 44.78% of students receiving free or reduced lunch. The school spends $11,003 per student and maintains a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Chronic absenteeism stands at 17.7%, matching the state average but notably higher than the district's 12.9%, which may be impacting learning, particularly in science. The school's state ranking has improved from 230th in 2023-2024 to 193rd in 2025-2026, showing positive momentum. English Language Arts scores are not yet available for this release but will be released in December, and parents should monitor those results to get a complete picture of the school's performance.
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