Total enrollment
5,663
+177 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Harris County
Georgia · Public K-12
Harris County is a Georgia county whose public-school system spans 7 schools and approximately 5,663 students. Median household income runs about $97,302. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Harris County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Harris County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 56.8% | #9 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,663 | #55 of 137 | #1,210 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #64 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #120 of 137 | #1,799 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 39.2% | #132 of 137 | #2,137 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.8% | #106 of 137 | #1,151 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.
Residents
36,086
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
5,663
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$97,302
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
39.2%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
4
2,301 students
Middle
2
1,629 students
High
1
1,733 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Harris County Public Schools
5,663 students · 1 district in Harris County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Harris 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+
38.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.5% under 18
Test scores in Harris County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Pine Ridge Elementary School· 56.8%
- New Mountain Hill Elementary School· 56.3%
- Harris County Carver Middle School· 54.9%
- Park Elementary School· 52.9%
- Creekside School· 52.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Mulberry Creek Elementary School· 47.1%
- Creekside School· 52.8%
- Park Elementary School· 52.9%
- Harris County Carver Middle School· 54.9%
- New Mountain Hill Elementary School· 56.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County High School | Hamilton | High | 09-12 | 1,733 | · |
| Harris County Carver Middle School | Hamilton | Middle | 07-08 | 849 | · |
| Creekside School | Cataula | Middle | 05-06 | 780 | · |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School | Ellerslie | Elementary | PK-04 | 635 | · |
| Park Elementary School | Hamilton | Elementary | PK-04 | 628 | · |
| Mulberry Creek Elementary School | Cataula | Elementary | PK-04 | 529 | · |
| New Mountain Hill Elementary School | Fortson | Elementary | PK-04 | 509 | · |
Cities in Harris County
About Harris County
Across the thinly populated Georgia county of Harris County of about 36,086 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 5,663 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $97,302, about 38% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 55% noticeably above the Georgia median.
On the school-mix side, Harris County consists of 4 elementary schools (2,301 students), 2 middle schools (1,629), and 1 high school (1,733).
Harris County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 5,663 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,663 students, expanded 3% from the 5,486 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Harris County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data