Total enrollment
5,867
+305 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
Haralson County
Georgia · Public K-12
Haralson County reports 11 public K-12 schools and roughly 5,867 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.
4-year change in Haralson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Haralson County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 59.3% | #7 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,867 | #54 of 137 | #1,183 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 11 | #48 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #83 of 137 | #1,539 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 68.5% | #103 of 137 | #791 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.6% | #131 of 137 | #2,081 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Haralson County school rankings
Residents
31,285
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
11
2 districts
Enrollment
5,867
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$72,127
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
68.5%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
6
2,834 students
Middle
2
1,264 students
High
3
1,769 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Haralson County Public Schools
3,525 students · 2 districts in Haralson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Haralson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
17.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
39
23.7% under 18
Test scores in Haralson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Bremen Middle School· 66.8%
- Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy· 61.0%
- Jones Elementary School· 56.1%
- Buchanan Elementary School· 42.1%
- Haralson County Middle School· 41.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- West Haralson Elementary School· 35.7%
- Haralson County Middle School· 41.0%
- Buchanan Elementary School· 42.1%
- Jones Elementary School· 56.1%
- Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy· 61.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haralson County High School | Tallapoosa | High | 09-12 | 1,001 | · |
| Haralson County Middle School | Tallapoosa | Middle | 06-08 | 757 | · |
| Jones Elementary School | Bremen | Elementary | PK-03 | 750 | · |
| Bremen High School | Bremen | High | 09-12 | 744 | · |
| Bremen Middle School | Bremen | Middle | 06-08 | 507 | · |
| Tallapoosa Primary School | Tallapoosa | Elementary | PK-02 | 487 | · |
| Buchanan Primary School | Buchanan | Elementary | PK-02 | 476 | · |
| West Haralson Elementary School | Tallapoosa | Elementary | 03-05 | 403 | · |
| Buchanan Elementary School | Buchanan | Elementary | 03-05 | 377 | · |
| Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy | Bremen | Elementary | 04-05 | 341 | · |
| Haralson County Rebel Academy | Tallapoosa | High | 06-12 | 24 | · |
Cities in Haralson County
About Haralson County
Haralson County is a small county of about 31,285 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system teaches approximately 5,867 students across 11 schools.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $72,127 a year, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 15% noticeably above the Georgia median.
In terms of grade levels, Haralson County covers 6 elementary schools (2,834 students), 2 middle schools (1,264), and 3 high schools (1,769).
Haralson County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,525 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Haralson County has expanded 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 5,562 students to 5,867.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Haralson County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data