Best Heard County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 474 students in Heard County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Heard County, GA are Arrow Academy Alternative School and Heard County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Heard County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Heard County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Heard County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arrow Academy Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
545 Main Street
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Heard County Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
269 Old Field Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-9247
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Heard County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Heard County, GA include Arrow Academy Alternative School and Heard County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Heard County?
2 public middle schools are located in Heard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Heard County?
Heard County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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