For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,000 students in Hartwell, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 100 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hartwell, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Hartwell, GA are South Hart Elementary School, Hart County Middle School and Hart County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartwell, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Hartwell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hartwell, GA (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.
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: #44.
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
Hartwell, Georgia 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 Hartwell, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Hartwell, GA include South Hart Elementary School, Hart County Middle School and Hart County High School.
How many public schools are located in Hartwell?
4 public schools are located in Hartwell.
What percentage of students in Hartwell go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hartwell are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hartwell?
Hartwell public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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