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Heard County High School

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Heard County High School ranks 107 th of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

107^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 457 Georgia High Schools

Better than 77% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Heard County High School in Franklin, GA, serves approximately 672 students in grades 9–12 and is part of the Heard County district, which ranks in the top 15% of Georgia districts. The school has made a remarkable leap in its state ranking, jumping from the 63rd percentile to the 76th percentile in a single year—a 61-position improvement that makes it the highest-ranked high school among its immediate geographic peers in neighboring Carroll, Troup, and Coweta counties.

Heard County stands out for its strong academic performance in several core subjects. In U.S. History, 53.4% of students scored proficient, well above the state average of 38.5% and far ahead of nearby schools like Central High School (33.0%) and Callaway High School (14.8%). The school also leads its regional peers in Algebra I, with 55.1% proficiency compared to the state average of 48.1%, and exceeds the state average in Biology at 51.0%. This academic success is particularly notable given that 80.65% of students now qualify for free or reduced lunch—a sharp increase from 49.52% just two years earlier—yet the school has maintained a graduation rate of 92.4%, well above the state average of 87.2%.

The school invests more per student ($14,114) than most nearby high schools and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1, which may contribute to its effectiveness. Chronic absenteeism has also improved, dropping from 20.7% to 17.6%, now matching the state average. While the school excels in math, science, and history, American Literature proficiency (31.9%) trails the state average (40.4%), and special education students rank lower statewide, indicating areas for targeted support. Still, Heard County outperforms wealthier neighboring schools like Central High School in every tested subject, demonstrating that its instructional programs are resilient and effective despite significant economic challenges.

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: Rebounding — 63rd percentile in 2025 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (53% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Georgia high schools

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

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg53%

Georgia avg45%

107^th of 457

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 13 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

27^th of 202Heard 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
2026	60.6	107 of 457	76.6%	★★★★☆
2025	50.1	167 of 451	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.5	153 of 454	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.0	165 of 448	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.5	95 of 431	78.0%	★★★★☆
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%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	45.5	162 of 391	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.3	171 of 382	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.9	196 of 384	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	58.0	117 of 431	72.9%	★★★★☆
2025	41.8	217 of 438	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.6	179 of 435	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.9	236 of 433	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.1	125 of 430	70.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	62.3	99 of 436	77.3%	★★★★☆
2025	57.8	132 of 442	70.1%	★★★★☆
2024	60.6	125 of 436	71.3%	★★★★☆
2023	62.7	109 of 436	75.0%	★★★★☆
2022	71.4	78 of 427	81.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	24.3	278 of 339	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	12.7	343 of 347	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	23.6	286 of 344	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.9	243 of 343	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	42.6	169 of 334	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	30.7	236 of 341	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.4	211 of 346	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.6	220 of 343	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.3	161 of 339	52.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)77th percentile~ school

Female (2026)73rd percentile-4 vs school

African American (2025)59th percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)49th percentile-27 vs school

Special Education (2026)18th percentile-59 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I55%+7 vs state

United States History53%+15 vs state

Biology51%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th 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%)	60.6	107^th of 457 public high schools	76.6%		50.1	167^th of 451 public high schools	63.0%	60	55.1	51.0	53.4						$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%)	25.7	316^th of 457 public high schools	30.9%		36	262^nd of 451 public high schools	41.9%	54	44.6	31.9	14.8						$14,737	$941	$13,797
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%)	31.1	280^th of 457 public high schools	38.7%		40.8	225^th of 451 public high schools	50.1%	55	31.6	37.1	29.9						$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)	40.0
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%)	52.7	154^th of 457 public high schools	66.3%		57.2	136^th of 451 public high schools	69.8%	18	39.0	46.2	56.0						$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%)	41.2	216^th of 457 public high schools	52.7%		58.2	130^th of 451 public high schools	71.2%	86	40.3	45.7	33.0						$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%)	43.7	203^rd of 457 public high schools	55.6%		40.5	228^th of 451 public high schools	49.4%	25	44.9	50.1	24.6						$12,894	$603	$12,291

Frequently Asked Questions about Heard County High School

What district is Heard County High School in?

Heard County

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

How many students attend Heard County High School?

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

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.

Is Heard County High School a good school?

Heard County High School ranks 107^th of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026

2025–26 Milestones Assessment scoresAug 6, 2026

2021–22 through 2024–25 Milestones Assessment scores (updated)Aug 6, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

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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