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Haralson County Schools & Education

School Score

75/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,572

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

75/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#9

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Haralson County

Measured School Summary

Haralson County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

At $7,572 per pupil, Haralson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 51% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Haralson County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

11 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

75/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #9 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

97.0%

8.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,572

$167 above the state average

School coverage

11

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Haralson County has 11 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Haralson County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Haralson County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 7 of 11 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#9

of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 25 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Haralson County

Elementary to high school visible

3,429 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 2Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Bremen City

Elementary to high school visible

2,355 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Haralson County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Haralson County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Haralson County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Haralson County, Georgia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Exceptional Infrastructure in Haralson

Haralson County supports 5,784 students through a network of 11 public schools across two districts. The system includes six elementary, two middle, and three high schools. This infrastructure is designed to serve both the rural county areas and the more concentrated town centers.

Haralson County and Bremen City Excellence

Students are served by either the Haralson County district or the highly-regarded Bremen City district. Haralson County High is the largest school with 945 students, while Bremen High also maintains strong enrollment at 749 students. No charter schools operate in the area, as the traditional public districts lead the way in performance.

A Rural System with Town Centers

The county's schools are primarily rural, with nine campuses in the countryside and two in town settings. The average school size is 526 students, providing a balanced environment that is neither too crowded nor too isolated. Schools like Jones Elementary in Bremen help anchor the town's educational identity.

School Overview

Total Schools

11

in Haralson County

Reported Enrollment

5,784

11 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6
Middle2
High3
Other0

2 School Districts in Haralson County

11 Public Schools in Haralson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 11 of 11 matching schools

Haralson County High School

Haralson County

Tallapoosa, 30176 / Rural: Distant

Profile9–12High945 students

Haralson County Middle School

Haralson County

Tallapoosa, 30176 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle772 students

Jones Elementary School

Bremen City

Bremen, 30110 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–3Primary760 students

Bremen High School

Bremen City

Bremen, 30110 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High749 students

Bremen Middle School

Bremen City

Bremen, 30110 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle509 students

Tallapoosa Primary School

Haralson County

Tallapoosa, 30176 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary483 students

Buchanan Primary School

Haralson County

Buchanan, 30113 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary445 students

West Haralson Elementary School

Haralson County

Tallapoosa, 30176 / Rural: Distant

Record3–5Primary383 students

Buchanan Elementary School

Haralson County

Buchanan, 30113 / Rural: Distant

Record3–5Primary373 students

Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy

Bremen City

Bremen, 30110 / Rural: Fringe

Record4–5Primary337 students

Haralson County Rebel Academy

Haralson County

Tallapoosa, 30176 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12Virtual28 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,572

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Georgia?
Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Haralson County?
Haralson County has a school score of 75/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Haralson County?
The high school graduation rate in Haralson County is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Haralson County spend per student?
Haralson County spends $7,572 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Haralson County, Georgia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Haralson County, Georgia?

Haralson County supports 5,784 students through a network of 11 public schools across two districts. The system includes six elementary, two middle, and three high schools. This infrastructure is designed to serve both the rural county areas and the more concentrated town centers.

What are the major school districts in Haralson County, Georgia?

Students are served by either the Haralson County district or the highly-regarded Bremen City district. Haralson County High is the largest school with 945 students, while Bremen High also maintains strong enrollment at 749 students. No charter schools operate in the area, as the traditional public districts lead the way in performance.

What is the school experience like in Haralson County?

The county's schools are primarily rural, with nine campuses in the countryside and two in town settings. The average school size is 526 students, providing a balanced environment that is neither too crowded nor too isolated. Schools like Jones Elementary in Bremen help anchor the town's educational identity.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.