- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tallapoosa, GA
Haralson County High School
Federal NCES profile for Haralson County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130267001183
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haralson County High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Tallapoosa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Haralson County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haralson County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Tallapoosa, GA.
School address
District: Haralson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130267001183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Haralson County High School held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 69.0 → 68.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 130267001183 · Tallapoosa, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,001 enr · 14.5:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Haralson County Middle School (757 students)
Haralson County High School held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 69.0 → 68.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Haralson County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Haralson County High School
1,001 students
- Haralson Count
Haralson County Middle School
757 students
- Tallapoosa Pri
Tallapoosa Primary School
487 students
- Buchanan Prima
Buchanan Primary School
476 students
- West Haralson
West Haralson Elementary School
403 students
- Buchanan Eleme 377
Buchanan Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Haralson County High School reports 1,001 students on the CCD universe file.
How Haralson County High School compares
Haralson County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,001 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,001
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Georgia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Haralson County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haralson County reports $14,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Haralson County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haralson County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tallapoosa Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Haralson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haralson County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,001 students)
Frequently asked questions about Haralson County High School
How many students attend Haralson County High School?
Haralson County High School has 1,001 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tallapoosa, GA. CCD year-over-year: 945 (2022-23) → 937 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haralson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haralson County High School is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Haralson County High School?
85.0% of students at Haralson County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haralson County High School?
The largest demographic group at Haralson County High School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Tallapoosa, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haralson County High School?
Haralson County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Haralson County High School rank among public schools in Tallapoosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Haralson County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Tallapoosa, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tallapoosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Haralson County?
Besides Haralson County High School, Haralson County also operates Haralson County Middle School (757 students), Tallapoosa Primary School (487 students), and Buchanan Primary School (476 students). See the Haralson County district page for the complete list.