For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 52 students in Harris County, GA (there are 6 public schools, serving 5,095 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Harris County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Harris County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Harris County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Waverly Hall Christian Academy
(Baptist)
8365 Georgia Highway 208
Waverly Hall, GA 31831
(706) 582-2228
Waverly Hall, GA 31831
(706) 582-2228
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Overview
This County (Harris County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
52 Students
162,066 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
28%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
17,009 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,821 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
10 Students
16,761 Students
% Black Students
19%
10%
# White Students
17 Students
93,819 Students
% White Students
33%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
24 Students
40,793 Students
% of Others Students
46%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Harris County, GA?
1 private schools are located in Harris County, GA.
What percentage of students in Harris County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Harris County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harris County?
100% of private schools in Harris County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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