Enrollment
1,733
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130270002270
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harris County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harris County High School
Harris County High School is a large high school in Hamilton, Georgia, enrolling 1,733 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Georgia schools and 26% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.5% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,733 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 429 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,733 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 67 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Harris County also operates Harris County Carver Middle School (849 students) and Creekside School (780 students) alongside Harris County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harris County High School compares
Harris County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,696
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harris County, which includes Harris County High School.
$12,696
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 42.5%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,733 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hamilton on the city page.
Is Harris County High School a good school?
Harris County High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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