Serving 32 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Harpst Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harpst Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Harpst Academy's student population of 32 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Motto
Standing in the gap for Georgia’s most vulnerable children.
School Rankings
Harpst Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harpst Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1814 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
34%
36%
White
50%
34%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
63%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harpst Academy's ranking?
Harpst Academy is ranked #1814 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Harpst Academy often compared to?
Harpst Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harpst Academy?
The graduation rate of Harpst Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Harpst Academy?
32 students attend Harpst Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Harpst Academy students are White, 34% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harpst Academy?
Harpst Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harpst Academy offer ?
Harpst Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harpst Academy part of?
Harpst Academy is part of Polk County School District.
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