For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,656 students in Hart County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 100 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hart County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Hart County, GA are South Hart Elementary School, Hart County Middle School and North Hart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hart County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Hart County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hart County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 E & M Dairy Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Hart County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
176 Powell Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5431
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5431
Grades: 6-8
| 816 students
Rank: #33.
North Hart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 Ankerich Rd
Bowersville, GA 30516
(706) 856-7369
Bowersville, GA 30516
(706) 856-7369
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #44.
Hart County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
59 Fifth St
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5461
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5461
Grades: 9-12
| 1,077 students
Rank: #55.
Hartwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 S College Ave
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-4425
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-4425
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Hart County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hart County Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
59 Fifth St
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7241
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7241
Grades: 7-11
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hart County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Hart County, GA include South Hart Elementary School, Hart County Middle School and North Hart Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hart County?
5 public schools are located in Hart County.
What percentage of students in Hart County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hart County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hart County?
Hart County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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