For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,035 students in Heard County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Heard County, GA are Centralhatchee Elementary School, Arrow Academy Alternative School and Heard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Heard County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Heard County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Heard County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centralhatchee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 Centralhatchee Pkwy
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Arrow Academy Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Main Street
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Heard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4647 Pea Ridge Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3687
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3687
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #44.
Heard County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
269 Old Field Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-9247
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-9247
Grades: 6-8
| 471 students
Rank: #55.
Heard County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Main St
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Grades: 9-12
| 626 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Heard County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Heard County, GA include Centralhatchee Elementary School, Arrow Academy Alternative School and Heard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Heard County?
5 public schools are located in Heard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Heard County?
Heard County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Heard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Heard County include: Heard County Middle School vs. Heard County High School, Heard Elementary School vs. Heard County High School, Heard County High School vs. Heard Elementary School
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