For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,765 students in Hart County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 100 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hart County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hart County, GA are South Hart Elementary School, Hart County High School and Hart County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hart County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Hart County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hart County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hart Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 E & M Dairy Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Hart County High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59 Fifth St
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5461
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5461
Gr: 9-12 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hart County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
176 Powell Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5431
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5431
Gr: 6-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
North Hart Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
124 Ankerich Rd
Bowersville, GA 30516
(706) 856-7369
Bowersville, GA 30516
(706) 856-7369
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Hartwell Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 S College Ave
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-4425
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-4425
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Hart County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hart County Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
59 Fifth St
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7241
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7241
Gr: 7-11 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hart County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hart County, GA include South Hart Elementary School, Hart County High School and Hart County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hart County?
5 public schools are located in Hart County.
What percentage of students in Hart County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hart County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hart County?
Hart County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hart County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hart County include: South Hart Elementary School vs. North Hart Elementary School, Hart County High School vs. Hart County Middle School, North Hart Elementary School vs. South Hart Elementary School
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