Top Rankings
Hart County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,765 students in Hart County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Hart County School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
3,765 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
249 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hart County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,918 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
78 Students
85,795 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
397 Students
327,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
19%
# Black Students
775 Students
632,133 Students
% Black Students
21%
36%
# White Students
2,288 Students
612,293 Students
% White Students
61%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,734 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
222 Students
84,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
146
50,489
# Students in K Grade:
293
118,882
# Students in 1st Grade:
268
124,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
303
128,523
# Students in 3rd Grade:
286
125,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
266
127,364
# Students in 5th Grade:
274
128,693
# Students in 6th Grade:
264
129,323
# Students in 7th Grade:
279
131,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
286
133,602
# Students in 9th Grade:
285
153,942
# Students in 10th Grade:
271
144,127
# Students in 11th Grade:
273
131,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
119,291
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,864 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,128 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,864
$14,305
Spending / Student
$12,128
$13,431
Best Hart County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hart Elementary 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
| 581 students
Rank: #22.
Hart County Middle 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
| 828 students
Rank: #33.
North Hart Elementary 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
| 690 students
Rank: #44.
Hart County High 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: 8-12
| 1,101 students
Rank: #55.
Hartwell Elementary 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
| 565 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hart County School District?
Hart County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,765 students.
What is the rank of Hart County School District?
Hart County School District is ranked #88 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hart County School District?
61% of Hart County School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hart County School District?
Hart County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Hart County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,128 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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