Summary:
The city of Hartwell, Georgia is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 64.4% to 78.94% across the district.
Among the standout schools in Hartwell, Hart County Middle School stands out for its strong performance on the Milestones Assessments, particularly in Algebra I where 98% of students scored proficient or better. The school also had higher than average proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies compared to the Hart County district and state averages. Another high-performing school is South Hart Elementary School, which had some of the highest proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessments among the elementary schools, particularly in Mathematics where 4th graders scored 61.5% proficient or better.
In contrast, Hartwell Elementary School had lower proficiency rates compared to the other schools in the district and the state averages. The data also shows that several schools in Hartwell saw their SchoolDigger ratings decline from 2022-2023 to 2024-2025, indicating potential areas for improvement across the district.
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