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Heard County High School

Q: Is Heard County High School a good school?

Heard County High School ranks 168 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

168^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 63% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Heard County High School is a public high school in Franklin, Georgia, serving 655 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Heard County School District, which is ranked 34th out of 206 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heard County High School has shown a mix of strengths and challenges in recent years. The school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% to 96.1%, outperforming the state average. However, its statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly, from as high as 33rd out of 410 Georgia high schools in 2020-2021 to 168th out of 452 schools in 2024-2025. While the school performs well in Algebra I and Biology, it lags behind the state in American Literature and Composition, as well as United States History. Compared to nearby schools, Heard County High School generally performs better than lower-ranked schools, such as Arrow Academy Alternative School, but falls behind higher-performing schools like Central High School and Newnan High School.

One notable factor is the relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Heard County High School, ranging from 49.52% to 61.83% over the past few years. This suggests a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may impact the school's academic performance and resource allocation. The school's spending per student has increased from $8,053 in 2016-2017 to $9,643 in 2018-2019, indicating a potential investment in the school's resources and facilities.

672

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,114

Per pupil spending ?

80.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

545 Main St
Franklin, GA 30217

(706) 675-3656

District: Heard County

Feeder schools for Heard County High School:

Elementary:	Centralhatchee Elementary School
	Ephesus Elementary School
	Heard Elementary School
Middle:	Heard County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

African American:

10.4%

Two or more races:

4.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 81st percentile in 2015 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Above the Georgia median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg43%

Georgia avg42%

168^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 18 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

34^th of 206Heard 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	50.1	168 of 452	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.5	154 of 458	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.0	163 of 442	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.5	94 of 429	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	79.2	33 of 410	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	71.4	67 of 438	84.7%	★★★★☆
2018	69.9	77 of 428	82.0%	★★★★☆
2017	64.4	79 of 420	81.2%	★★★★☆
2016	76.5	44 of 426	89.7%	★★★★☆
2015	64.6	82 of 435	81.1%	★★★★☆
2014	78.3	43 of 425	89.9%	★★★★★
2013	76.6	56 of 425	86.8%	★★★★☆
2012	74.0	76 of 396	80.8%	★★★★☆
2011	74.2	73 of 402	81.8%	★★★★☆
2009	73.2	76 of 372	79.6%	★★★★☆
2008	63.4	122 of 370	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	53.6	166 of 358	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	50.8	169 of 335	49.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I49%+4 vs state

Biology47%+3 vs state

United States History42%+3 vs state

American Literature and Composition32%-9 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)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)		Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)		Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Heard County High School	Public	9-12	545 Main St	Franklin	30217	Heard County	Heard County	No	No	No	No	(706) 675-3656	672	43	15.5	80.7%	544 (81.0%)	70 (10.4%)	26 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.6%)	50.1	168^th of 452 public high schools	62.8%		55.5	154^th of 458 public high schools	66.4%	14	31.9	49.4	47.1	41.7							$14,114	$434	$13,680
Callaway High School	Public	9-12	221 Whitfield Rd	Hogansville	30230	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	No	(706) 845-2070	930	54	17.1	100.0%	297 (31.9%)	489 (52.6%)	89 (9.6%)	11 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.5%)	36	263^rd of 452 public high schools	41.8%		41	236^th of 458 public high schools	48.5%	27	29.9	45.8	35.8	23.6							$14,737	$941	$13,797
The Hope Academy School	Public	6-12	200 Mooty Bridge Rd	LaGrange	30240	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 812-7988	83	10	8.3	100.0%	8 (9.6%)	65 (78.3%)	6 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	6	433^rd of 452 public high schools	4.2%					(n/a)	7.4	11.1	0.0	4.2	11.8	0.0	5.9	9.5	5.0	0.0	$26,238	$1,205	$25,033
LaGrange High School	Public	9-12	516 N Greenwood St	Lagrange	30240	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	No	(706) 883-1590	1,399	80	17.5	87.2%	478 (34.2%)	606 (43.3%)	204 (14.6%)	45 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (4.6%)	40.8	226^th of 452 public high schools	50.0%		50	186^th of 458 public high schools	59.4%	40	31.3	35.9	41.3	33.2							$13,177	$526	$12,651
Bradfield Center - Ault Academy	Public	5-12	1022 E Depot St	LaGrange	30241	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 884-1717	24	8	3.0	87.5%	13 (54.2%)	10 (41.7%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Newnan High School	Public	9-12	190 Lagrange St	Newnan	30263	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2880	2,214	138	16.0	48.8%	1,243 (56.1%)	563 (25.4%)	291 (13.1%)	13 (0.6%)	7 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	96 (4.3%)	57.2	137^th of 452 public high schools	69.7%		56.3	149^th of 458 public high schools	67.5%	12	46.0	37.1	48.2	56.3							$13,091	$641	$12,449
Central High School	Public	9-12	113 Central High Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 834-3386	1,338	68	19.6	38.5%	969 (72.4%)	139 (10.4%)	155 (11.6%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (5.1%)	58.2	131^st of 452 public high schools	71.0%		60.2	129^th of 458 public high schools	71.8%	2	44.8	51.3	52.3	34.7							$11,229	$371	$10,858
Troup County High School	Public	9-12	1920 Hamilton Rd	LaGrange	30241	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	No	(706) 812-7957	1,272	72	17.7	94.1%	596 (46.9%)	493 (38.8%)	105 (8.3%)	19 (1.5%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.2%)	40.5	229^th of 452 public high schools	49.3%		33.5	279^th of 458 public high schools	39.1%	50	41.3	38.3	52.5	19.3							$12,894	$603	$12,291

Frequently Asked Questions about Heard County High School

What schools feed into Heard County High School?

Heard County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Centralhatchee Elementary School
Elementary : Ephesus Elementary School
Elementary : Heard Elementary School
Middle : Heard County Middle School

Is Heard County High School a good school?

Heard County High School ranks 168^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Heard County High School?

Students at Heard County High School are 81% White, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Heard County High School in?

Heard County

How many students attend Heard County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 672 students attended Heard County High School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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