For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,273 students in Harlem, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Harlem, GA are North Harlem Elementary School, Harlem Middle School and Harlem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlem, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Harlem have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harlem, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Harlem Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 W Trippe St
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5995
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5995
Gr: PK-5 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Harlem Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
424 Hawes Branch Pkwy
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5990
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5990
Gr: 6-8 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Harlem High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Appling Harlem Rd
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5980
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5980
Gr: 9-12 | 1,318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harlem, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Harlem, GA include North Harlem Elementary School, Harlem Middle School and Harlem High School.
How many public schools are located in Harlem?
3 public schools are located in Harlem.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlem?
Harlem public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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