How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Harlem High School | Thomson High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harlem, GA | Thomson, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | 962 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 16:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.5% | 70.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Harlem High School | Thomson High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,853 | $15,648 |
| District | Columbia County | McDuffie County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Harlem High School | Thomson High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.4% | 29.2% |
| African American | 19.9% | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% | 5.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 3.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Harlem High School | Thomson High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 6 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 334:1 | 328:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.8% | 34.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 231 | 337 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.