Summary:
Zip code 31811, encompassing the Hamilton, GA area, is home to a single middle school, Harris County Carver Middle School, which serves grades 7 and 8 with an enrollment of 849 students within the Harris County district.
Harris County Carver Middle School is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 10% of Georgia middle schools for three consecutive years, most recently placing 60th out of 578 schools statewide with a 4-star rating. The school’s most remarkable strength lies in its advanced coursework: Algebra I proficiency reached 98.3% and High School Physical Science hit 98.5%, both nearly double the state averages. Even in standard grade-level subjects, the school outperforms the state by significant margins, including a 22.6-point advantage in 7th grade math and a 26.2-point edge in 8th grade science. While there was a year-over-year dip in 8th grade math (from 71.2% to 63.6%) and science (from 65.0% to 55.9%), the school still remains far above state averages in every subject area.
Beyond test scores, the school demonstrates strong overall health. Chronic absenteeism sits at 12.8%, notably better than the state average of 17.7%, and the student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1 allows for manageable class sizes. With nearly 40% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school’s top-10% ranking is especially impressive, suggesting effective instructional strategies that mitigate socioeconomic challenges. Per-student spending of $12,785 supports these outcomes. The smallest advantage over the state is in 8th grade social studies (+13.9 points), though this subject also showed the most significant year-over-year improvement at +4.8 points. For parents considering this area, Harris County Carver Middle School offers a consistently high-achieving environment with exceptional advanced-track programs and strong support systems across all grade levels.
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