For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,974 students in Hartwell, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hartwell, GA are South Hart Elementary School, Hart County Middle School and Hartwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartwell, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hartwell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hartwell, GA (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 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
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 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
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 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Hartwell, Georgia 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 elementary schools in Hartwell, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hartwell, GA include South Hart Elementary School, Hart County Middle School and Hartwell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hartwell?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hartwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartwell?
Hartwell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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