Top 5 Best Heard County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,052 students in Heard County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Heard County, GA are Centralhatchee Elementary School, Heard County Middle School and Heard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Heard County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Heard County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Heard County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centralhatchee Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
315 Centralhatchee Pkwy
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Heard County Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
269 Old Field Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-9247
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4647 Pea Ridge Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3687
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #44.
Heard County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
545 Main St
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
Rank: n/an/a
545 Main Street
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Heard County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Heard County, GA include Centralhatchee Elementary School, Heard County Middle School and Heard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Heard County, GA?
5 public schools are located in Heard County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Heard County, GA?
Heard County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).

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