Schools in Zip Code 31811

Zip code 31811 in Hamilton, Georgia, is served by three public schools in the Harris County School District, educating roughly 3,210 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Harris County High School is the standout performer, having surged from the 77th to the 90th percentile in state rankings over the past year. With a 94.9% graduation rate and a 0.8% dropout rate—both far better than state averages—the school excels in Biology (68.3% proficient) and U.S. History (61.7% proficient), outpacing state averages by more than 20 percentage points. Harris County Carver Middle School demonstrates exceptional strength in advanced coursework, with 98.3% of students proficient in Algebra I and 98.5% in high school Physical Science—remarkable for 8th graders. Park Elementary School shows the most improvement, jumping 255 spots in state rankings, though its 3rd grade math proficiency (47.8%) sits just below the state average while 4th grade math (61.6%) is well above.

All three schools outperform state averages on most metrics, reflecting a strong district-wide culture. However, notable differences exist: Park Elementary serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (58.76% free/reduced lunch) compared to the middle school (39.22%) and high school (34.85%). Per-student spending is highest at the elementary level ($15,967) and lowest at the high school ($11,936), with smaller class sizes at the elementary school (12.8:1 ratio). Chronic absenteeism is below the state average at all schools, but Park Elementary's rate (16.4%) is significantly higher than the district average (10.5%), warranting attention. The high school's rapid rise, the middle school's advanced course mastery, and the elementary school's improvement make this a cohesive, high-performing district worth watching.