For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,902 students in Harlem, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harlem, GA are North Harlem Elementary School and Harlem Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlem, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harlem have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harlem, GA (2025-26)
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 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 1,003 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harlem, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harlem, GA include North Harlem Elementary School and Harlem Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harlem?
2 public elementary schools are located in Harlem.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlem?
Harlem public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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