Best Schools in Harris County, GA
Harris County, GA has 8 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,676 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Harris County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harris County, GA
The top high schools in Harris County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harris County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harris County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1703 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harris County, GA
The top middle schools in Harris County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harris County Carver Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harris County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 840 Students
2. Creekside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harris County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 858 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harris County, GA
The top elementary schools in Harris County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Mountain Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harris County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students
2. Pine Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harris County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 639 Students
3. Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harris County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 560 Students
4. Mulberry Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harris County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 544 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harris County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harris County, GA has a total population of 34,668 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harris County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Harris County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harris County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harris County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Harris County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harris County, GA
How many schools are in Harris County, GA?
Harris County, GA has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,676 students in total.
How do schools in Harris County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Harris County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Harris County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harris County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Harris County
4 places in Harris County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Harris County (7 schools)