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Heard County Middle School

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Heard County Middle School ranks 92 nd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

92^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 84% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Heard County Middle School is a public middle school in Franklin, Georgia, serving 448 students in grades 6-8. This high-performing school consistently outshines the state average and many nearby schools in academic achievement, despite serving a population with a higher level of economic need.

Heard County Middle School's academic performance is truly impressive. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics were significantly higher than the state average, with 57.6% for 6th grade, 62.3% for 7th grade, and 64.8% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 37.3%, 40.1%, and 47%, respectively. The school's performance in Science and Social Studies for 8th grade is also noteworthy, with proficiency rates of 56.3% and 63.4%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 28.8% and 38.8%. This consistent high performance has earned Heard County Middle School a ranking in the top 25% of Georgia middle schools and a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in most years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Bowdon Middle School, Gardner-Newman Middle School, and Carrollton Middle School, Heard County Middle School stands out for its consistently higher academic performance across multiple subject areas and grade levels. This impressive achievement is made even more remarkable by the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and efficient use of resources, despite serving a population with a higher level of economic need.

456

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,472

Per pupil spending ?

87.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

269 Old Field Rd
Franklin, GA 30217

(706) 675-9247

District: Heard County

Students who attend Heard County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Heard County High School

Feeder schools for Heard County Middle School:

Elementary:	Centralhatchee Elementary School
	Ephesus Elementary School
	Heard Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.2%

Two or more races:

6.6%

African American:

6.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 82nd percentile in 2015 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (56% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Georgia middle schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg56%

Georgia avg40%

92^nd of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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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	82.0	92 of 584	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	73.9	132 of 588	77.6%	★★★★☆
2023	78.8	105 of 577	81.8%	★★★★☆
2022	74.4	127 of 567	77.6%	★★★★☆
2021	74.3	119 of 542	78.0%	★★★★☆
2019	83.4	83 of 559	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	91.8	41 of 543	92.4%	★★★★★
2017	90.9	47 of 539	91.3%	★★★★★
2016	87.4	54 of 545	90.1%	★★★★★
2015	78.9	96 of 537	82.1%	★★★★☆
2014	69.8	139 of 521	73.3%	★★★★☆
2013	69.4	150 of 527	71.5%	★★★★☆
2012	64.8	182 of 508	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.7	167 of 504	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.2	172 of 494	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.6	155 of 466	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.1	180 of 462	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.2	119 of 445	73.3%	★★★★☆
2006	67.4	124 of 420	70.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies63%+25 vs state

Mathematics61%+20 vs state

Science56%+28 vs state

English Language Arts48%+7 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, March 5, 2011

Heard County Middle School is an awesome place to learn. My children are held accountable to the highest expectations. Teachers are in constant contact with me although my child is not a problem. As a professional in the buisness community, I am proud that my child's school expects such high expectations. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (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 Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	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 Middle School	Public	6-8	269 Old Field Rd	Franklin	30217	Heard County	Heard County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 675-9247	456	30	15.2	87.3%	375 (82.2%)	29 (6.4%)	21 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.6%)	82	92^nd of 584 public middle schools	84.2%		73.9	132^nd of 588 public middle schools	77.6%	40		40.5	56.2	47.2	57.6	62.3	64.8	56.3	63.4	$11,472	$1,173	$10,298
Callaway Middle School	Public	6-8	2244 Hammett Rd	LaGrange	30241	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 845-2080	656	50	13.1	100.0%	206 (31.4%)	349 (53.2%)	66 (10.1%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.3%)	37.3	358^th of 584 public middle schools	38.7%		33.4	386^th of 588 public middle schools	34.4%	28	61.4	31.0	31.2	29.7	25.1	35.4	29.7	29.5	25.2	$14,118	$1,440	$12,678
Smokey Road Middle School	Public	6-8	965 Smokey Rd	Newnan	30263	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2840	563	45	12.5	64.3%	253 (44.9%)	173 (30.7%)	96 (17.1%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.4%)	43.2	312^th of 584 public middle schools	46.6%		29.7	413^th of 588 public middle schools	29.8%	101		31.3	14.1	43.3	23.4	21.5	42.6	36.7	45.6	$15,467	$961	$14,505
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Whooping Creek Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-8114	1,009	68	14.8	37.9%	737 (73.0%)	93 (9.2%)	130 (12.9%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	41 (4.1%)	82.7	88^th of 584 public middle schools	84.9%		79.7	104^th of 588 public middle schools	82.3%	16	100.0	53.9	50.3	47.0	66.8	59.6	64.7	49.5	53.3	$12,909	$872	$12,037
Gardner-Newman Middle School	Public	6-8	101 S Shannon Dr	LaGrange	30241	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	No	(706) 883-1535	963	63	15.2	98.5%	287 (29.8%)	443 (46.0%)	158 (16.4%)	29 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.7%)	42.1	319^th of 584 public middle schools	45.4%		37.5	355^th of 588 public middle schools	39.6%	36	87.4	34.5	28.7	28.2	35.5	26.9	43.3	33.2	26.3	$12,093	$377	$11,716
Carrollton Middle School	Public	6-8	151 Tom Reeve Drive	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carrollton City	No	No	No	No	(770) 832-6535	1,280	76	16.7	58.5%	418 (32.7%)	408 (31.9%)	338 (26.4%)	26 (2.0%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (6.5%)	57.3	225^th of 584 public middle schools	61.5%		57.1	225^th of 588 public middle schools	61.7%		100.0	46.7	42.6	40.2	37.8	39.8	48.0	29.5	32.4	$11,622	$440	$11,181
Evans Middle School	Public	6-8	41 Evans Dr	Newnan	30263	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2780	736	54	13.6	58.6%	386 (52.4%)	198 (26.9%)	99 (13.5%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.1%)	54.9	239^th of 584 public middle schools	59.1%		53	258^th of 588 public middle schools	56.1%	19		43.3	41.2	37.1	41.6	36.5	29.2	37.0	39.3	$14,571	$672	$13,899
Bowdon Middle School	Public	6-8	129 N Jonesville Rd	Bowdon	30108	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 258-1778	338	22	15.2	42.6%	250 (74.0%)	35 (10.4%)	33 (9.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.6%)	54.3	241^st of 584 public middle schools	58.7%		66.3	169^th of 588 public middle schools	71.3%	72	95.8	40.2	34.0	37.3	41.2	51.5	37.3	27.7	39.3	$13,039	$687	$12,352

Frequently Asked Questions about Heard County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Heard County Middle School?

Students at Heard County Middle School are 82% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Hispanic.

How many students attend Heard County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 456 students attended Heard County Middle School.

What district is Heard County Middle School in?

Heard County

What high school do graduates of Heard County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Heard County Middle School usually go on to attend Heard County High School

Is Heard County Middle School a good school?

Heard County Middle School ranks 92^nd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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