Best Schools in Young Harris, GA
Young Harris, GA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,960 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Young Harris underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Young Harris, GA
The top high schools in Young Harris, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 887 Students
2. Towns County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Towns County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
Best Middle Schools in Young Harris, GA
The top middle schools in Young Harris, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Towns County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Towns County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 206 Students
2. Union County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Young Harris, GA
The top elementary schools in Young Harris, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Towns County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Towns County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
2. Union County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 616 Students
3. Union County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 776 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Young Harris, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Young Harris, GA has a total population of 7,196 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Young Harris, 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 Young Harris, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Young Harris, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Young Harris, 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 Young Harris, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Young Harris, GA
How many schools are in Young Harris, GA?
Young Harris, GA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,960 students in total.
How do schools in Young Harris perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Young Harris score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Young Harris underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Young Harris?
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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