Summary:
Zip code 30516 in Bowersville, Georgia, is served by a single elementary school, North Hart Elementary School, which enrolls 666 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Hart County School District.
North Hart Elementary is a high-poverty school, with 96.55% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, yet it still manages to beat state averages in several key areas. In the most recent 2025-2026 testing cycle, 4th grade math proficiency reached 66%, compared to 50.1% statewide, and 5th grade science hit 45.5%, slightly above the state's 44.2%. The school also outperformed its district in nearly every subject and grade level. A major bright spot is chronic absenteeism, which sits at just 9.9%—far below the district's 13.1% and the state's 17.7%—a strong indicator of student engagement. The school also posted excellent English Language Arts (ELA) scores in 2024-2025, with 5th graders reaching 58.7% proficiency versus 43% statewide, though current-year ELA results are pending release in December.
However, there are significant concerns. Math and science proficiency dropped sharply year-over-year, most notably in 3rd grade math, which fell from 74.4% to 45.3%—a 29-point decline that now trails the state average. Fifth grade math and science also saw double-digit drops. This volatility is reflected in the school's statewide ranking, which swung from the 68th percentile in 2023-2024, up to the 83rd percentile in 2024-2025, then back down to the 65th percentile in 2025-2026. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1 and per-student spending of $12,726, the school has reasonable resources. While North Hart shows it can achieve high performance, the recent declines in core subjects—especially in the critical 3rd grade year—signal a need for targeted instructional support to stabilize outcomes.
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