HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL

Harlem High School is a public high school that is part of the Columbia County school district, located in Harlem, GA with about 955 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, Harlem High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Harlem High School, located at 1070 Appling Harlem Rd in Harlem, Georgia, is a prominent secondary institution serving the local Columbia County community. Operating under the umbrella of the Columbia County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and college and career readiness for its diverse student body. The campus serves as a central hub for the town of Harlem, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Harlem High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives, designed to build leadership skills and school spirit. The school maintains a strong commitment to community engagement and works closely with parents and local stakeholders to ensure student success. For those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the Columbia County School District’s official website at http://www.ccboe.net serves as the primary resource.

For more information, contact Harlem High School at (706) 556-5980 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1070 Appling Harlem Rd
Harlem, GA 30814
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HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Harlem, GA with about 955 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Columbia County
Total Students:
955
Teachers:
52.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 955 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.4%
Black or African American
17.0%
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.