- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamilton, GA
Harris County High School
Federal NCES profile for Harris County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130270002270
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harris County High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Harris County High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harris County High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, GA.
School address
District: Harris County · Georgia
NCES ID 130270002270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Harris County High School held near 1,679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.5 → 103.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 130270002270 · Hamilton, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,733 enr · 18.2:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Harris County Carver Middle School (849 students)
Harris County High School held near 1,679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.5 → 103.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Harris County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harris County High School
1,733 students
- Harris County
Harris County Carver Middle School
849 students
- Creekside Scho
Creekside School
780 students
- Pine Ridge Ele 635
Pine Ridge Elementary School
635 students
- Park Elementar 628
Park Elementary School
628 students
- Mulberry Creek 529
Mulberry Creek Elementary School
529 students
What this shows Harris County High School reports 1,733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harris County High School compares
Harris 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 66% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,733 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,733
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,002
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
242
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 67 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Harris County High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harris County reports $13,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harris County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County Carver Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harris County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,733 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harris County High School
How many students attend Harris County High School?
Harris County High School has 1,733 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamilton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,703 (2022-23) → 1,679 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harris County High School is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harris County High School?
20.5% of students at Harris County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harris County High School?
The largest demographic group at Harris County High School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Hamilton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harris County High School?
Harris County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Harris County High School rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Harris County High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harris County?
Besides Harris County High School, Harris County also operates Harris County Carver Middle School (849 students), Creekside School (780 students), and Pine Ridge Elementary School (635 students). See the Harris County district page for the complete list.