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Hart County High School

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Hart County High School ranks 221 st of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

221^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 51% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Hart County High School is a public high school located in Hartwell, Georgia, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 1,101 students. The school is part of the Hart County School District, which is ranked 64 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key strengths of Hart County High School is its significant improvement in four-year graduation rates, increasing from 84.4% in 2022-2023 to 98.1% in 2023-2024, which consistently outperforms the state average. While the school's overall test scores are generally below the state average, it performs better than the state in some areas, such as Algebra I and Biology. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 64.4% of students qualifying in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating a higher level of economic need compared to the state average.

When comparing Hart County High School to the nearby Elbert County High School and Franklin County High School, some interesting differences emerge. Elbert County High School has lower test scores and a lower graduation rate compared to Hart County High School, but a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Conversely, Franklin County High School has higher test scores and a higher graduation rate compared to Hart County High School, but a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These comparisons provide valuable insights into the school's performance and the factors that may be influencing it.

1,071

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,560

Per pupil spending ?

85.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

59 Fifth St
Hartwell, GA 30643

(706) 376-5461

District: Hart County

Feeder schools for Hart County High School:

Elementary:	Hartwell Elementary School
	North Hart Elementary School
	South Hart Elementary School
Middle:	Hart County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.1%

African American:

20.9%

Hispanic:

12.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 59th percentile in 2015 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Above the Georgia median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (37% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2015

!United States History scores 25 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg40%

Georgia avg42%

221^st of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

64^th of 206Hart County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	41.2	221 of 452	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.1	216 of 458	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.8	176 of 442	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.5	219 of 429	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.9	270 of 410	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.3	221 of 438	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.6	245 of 428	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	23.2	316 of 420	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	37.5	234 of 426	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	45.6	179 of 435	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	44.0	243 of 425	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	24.8	355 of 425	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	41.9	251 of 396	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	51.7	210 of 402	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.2	175 of 384	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.9	158 of 372	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	50.1	201 of 370	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	53.8	164 of 358	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	50.0	174 of 335	48.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Biology45%~ state avg

Algebra I43%~ state avg

American Literature and Composition34%-6 vs state

United States History14%-25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hart County High School	Public	9-12	59 Fifth St	Hartwell	30643	Hart County	Hart County	No	No	No	No	(706) 376-5461	1,071	67	15.9	85.5%	633 (59.1%)	224 (20.9%)	135 (12.6%)	24 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (4.9%)	41.2	221^st of 452 public high schools	51.1%		44.1	216^th of 458 public high schools	52.8%	5	34.5	43.3	45.3	13.8	$12,560	$953	$11,607
Franklin County High School	Public	9-12	6570 Highway 145	Carnesville	30521	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	No	(706) 384-4525	1,043	69	15.2	87.9%	732 (70.2%)	117 (11.2%)	119 (11.4%)	24 (2.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (4.6%)	38.8	237^th of 452 public high schools	47.6%		46.5	207^th of 458 public high schools	54.8%	30	25.6	30.5	40.9	39.5	$13,768	$449	$13,319
Elbert County High School	Public	9-12	600 Abernathy Cir	Elberton	30635	Elbert County	Elbert County	No	No	No	No	(706) 213-4100	916	58	15.7	94.8%	412 (45.0%)	353 (38.5%)	109 (11.9%)	10 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.3%)	30.1	296^th of 452 public high schools	34.5%		28.4	306^th of 458 public high schools	33.2%	10	22.2	12.1	31.0	37.3	$12,914	$884	$12,030

Frequently Asked Questions about Hart County High School

Is Hart County High School a good school?

Hart County High School ranks 221^st of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hart County High School?

Students at Hart County High School are 59% White, 21% African American, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Hart County High School?

Hart County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hartwell Elementary School
Elementary : North Hart Elementary School
Elementary : South Hart Elementary School
Middle : Hart County Middle School

What district is Hart County High School in?

Hart County

How many students attend Hart County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,071 students attended Hart County High School.

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