Top Rankings
Heard County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,207 students in Heard County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Heard County School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
2,207 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Heard County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 221 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
18%
# Black Students
152 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
7%
36%
# White Students
1,869 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
85%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
137
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
163
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
156
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
158
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
134
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
157
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
163
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
172
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
147
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
166
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,957 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,087 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,957
$14,333
Spending / Student
$18,087
$13,458
Best Heard County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ephesus Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24414 Georgia Highway 100
Roopville, GA 30170
(770) 854-4400
Roopville, GA 30170
(770) 854-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Centralhatchee Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 Centralhatchee Pkwy
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Heard County Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
269 Old Field Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-9247
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-9247
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
Rank: #44.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
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
| 677 students
Rank: #55.
Heard County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Main St
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
Rank: n/an/a
545 Main Street
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Heard County School District?
Heard County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,207 students.
What is the rank of Heard County School District?
Heard County School District is ranked #22 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Heard County School District?
85% of Heard County School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Heard County School District?
Heard County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Heard County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,087 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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