Serving 27 students in grades 7-11, Hart County Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Total Students
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
55%
36%
White
41%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
74%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hart County Academy?
The graduation rate of Hart County Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 74%.
How many students attend Hart County Academy?
27 students attend Hart County Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hart County Academy students are Black, 41% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hart County Academy?
Hart County Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hart County Academy offer ?
Hart County Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-11
What school district is Hart County Academy part of?
Hart County Academy is part of Hart County School District.
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