Harris County High School

Harris County
8281 Ga Highway 116
Hamilton, GA 31811
1,703 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Harris County High School, located in Hamilton, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Harris County. It operates as a comprehensive public high school dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academic coursework, career-technical education (CTI), and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its strong community ties and emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in athletics, arts, and various academic organizations.

As a centerpiece of the Harris County School District, the institution prioritizes both college readiness and workforce development. The campus is designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience, offering students access to advanced placement courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized vocational training programs. By integrating traditional classroom learning with community-focused initiatives, Harris County High School strives to cultivate both the academic potential and the character of its student body within the rural yet growing landscape of West Georgia.
1,703
Total Students
95.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,194 (70.1 %)
  • Black
    267 (15.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    124 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    99 (5.8 %)
  • Asian
    13 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Harris County
Phone: (706)628-4278
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,703
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 95.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 509
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 95

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 484
Grade 10 463
Grade 11 351
Grade 12 405
Gender Ratio