Harris County, GA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Harris County

Harris County Schools serves a district spanning multiple small towns and rural communities across Harris County in west-central Georgia. The district enrolls a student body distributed across pre-K through grade twelve, with enrollment spread fairly evenly across most grades.

The district's student population is predominantly white, with a meaningful presence of Black students and a smaller Hispanic population. The enrollment also includes small numbers of Asian students, students of two or more races, and very small populations of Native American and Native Hawaiian students. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data is not publicly available, so the income profile of the community cannot be assessed from that metric.

On state end-of-grade assessments, Harris County's performance shows a mixed picture. In math, results range widely by grade level. Early elementary shows moderate proficiency, with middle elementary posting stronger results. By late elementary, proficiency dips noticeably, then climbs again in middle grades. In English language arts, proficiency hovers in the lower-to-mid range across all tested grades. Science performance is notably stronger, with proficiency rates above the midpoint. Social studies, tested only in grade eight, shows proficiency below the halfway mark. Overall, the district's proficiency index sits below the state midpoint across tested subjects and grades.

The housing market across the district's service area is mixed. Home values in the district's towns and zip codes range from modest to moderate, with a weighted average home value that is slightly below the state benchmark. Year-over-year appreciation has been modest but positive. For families considering purchase, the mortgage-to-income ratio suggests housing costs are elevated relative to median household income in the region. The county's unemployment rate is stable at moderate levels, and median household income is in the solid middle-class range.

Recent district developments shape the immediate environment. In November 2023, Harris County voters approved both a renewal of the education sales tax and a bond referendum. The capital program that followed includes construction of a new elementary school, renovation of the Harris County High School auditorium, expansion of a science and technology center, and facility upgrades across the district. The new Harris County Carver Middle School has already been completed, finished modestly under budget. These projects are reshaping where students attend school and the condition of the facilities they use.

A more recent tax landscape change affects future funding. Georgia's new floating homestead exemption, which took effect in January 2025, caps annual growth in assessed property value for homeowners at the inflation rate. The Harris County School District publicly projected a meaningful annual revenue impact from this change and held community meetings to consider whether to adjust its response. This development creates uncertainty around future funding levels and may influence homeowners' tax bills.

The district operates seven schools across the county: four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one school identified as Creekside School. No graduation rate data was available, and state testing is not administered in the high school grades reported here, so secondary academic outcomes cannot be assessed from this data alone.

A parent or resident considering Harris County Schools should understand that the district is in a period of infrastructure investment and facility renewal, that its tested grade performance runs below the state average, and that the funding environment faces some new pressures from property tax policy. Housing costs are moderate but not inexpensive relative to local incomes. The district may be a fit for families who value smaller-scale, community-rooted schooling in a rural setting and who want to be involved in navigating a district in transition.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

5,617

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 8%

Black 15%

White 70%

Asian 1%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

7 schools are officially reported under this district.

New Mountain Hill Elementary School

Park Elementary School

Pine Ridge Elementary School

Mulberry Creek Elementary School

Harris County High School

Harris County Carver Middle School

Creekside School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

55%

Grade 3

68%

Grade 4

51%

Grade 5

73%

Grade 6

64%

Grade 7

71%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

54%

Grade 3

53%

Grade 4

53%

Grade 5

53%

Grade 6

52%

Grade 7

58%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

64%

Grade 5

65%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

49%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$332,422

Year-over-year change+3.8%

Range across 12 ZIP codes$203K to $398K

vs. state typical1.00x

vs. national typical0.90x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (12 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
31811	Hamilton	$389K	+5.5%	28.2%
31833	West Point	$214K	+3.8%	12.8%
31822	Pine Mountain	$302K	+3.3%	12.4%
31804	Cataula	$374K	+3.6%	10.4%
31831	Waverly Hall	$351K	+3.1%	9.9%
31808	Fortson	$398K	+3.0%	9.5%
31826	Shiloh	$203K	+2.5%	7.3%
31820	Midland	$384K	+2.4%	3.5%
31807	Ellerslie	$366K	+2.1%	2.9%
31823	Pine Mountain Valley	$255K	+3.2%	1.6%
31830	Warm Springs	$205K	+2.0%	1.2%
31829	Upatoi	$381K	+2.8%	0.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,677/mo

Home price / national median income4.0x

Comparison

State typical home value$333,559 (-1.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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