For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,335 students in Hiram, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 103 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hiram, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hiram, GA are Sam D. Panter Elementary School, Mcgarity Elementary School and Hiram Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hiram, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Hiram have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hiram, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sam D. Panter Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
190 Panter School Rd
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 443-4303
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 443-4303
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Mcgarity Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
262 Rakestraw Mill Rd
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 445-9007
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 445-9007
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Hiram Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Seaboard Ave
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 443-3392
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 443-3392
Gr: PK-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Hiram High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 Virgie Ballentine Dr
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 443-1182
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 443-1182
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hiram, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hiram, GA include Sam D. Panter Elementary School, Mcgarity Elementary School and Hiram Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hiram?
4 public schools are located in Hiram.
What percentage of students in Hiram go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hiram are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hiram?
Hiram public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hiram are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hiram include: Sam D. Panter Elementary School vs. Hiram Elementary School, Mcgarity Elementary School vs. Hiram Elementary School, Hiram Elementary School vs. Mcgarity Elementary School
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