Heard County Middle School
Tel:
(706) 675-9247
- Heard County Middle School serves 462 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Heard County Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Heard County Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Heard County Middle School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 462 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Heard County Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Heard County Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #199 out of 2188 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 15% |
| Black | 9% | 37% |
| White | 84% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Heard County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Heard County Middle School is Heard County High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rock Mills Junior High School (15.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Heard Elementary School (2.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Franklin Heard County High School Grades: 9-12 | 618 students
1.9 miles
545 Main St
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656 1.9 9-12 618 - Franklin Heard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 697 students
2.7 miles
4647 Pea Ridge Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3687 2.7 PK-5 697 - Franklin Centralhatchee Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 192 students
4.0 miles
315 Centralhatchee Pkwy
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002 4.0 PK-5 192 - Roopville Roopville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 390 students
10.8 miles
60 Old Carrollton Rd
Roopville, GA 30170
(770) 854-4421 10.8 PK-5 390 - Roopville Ephesus Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 147 students
11.1 miles
24414 Georgia Highway 100
Roopville, GA 30170
(770) 854-4400 11.1 PK-5 147
School Reviews
| 5 I have enjoyed my time at this school so far, and I think the staff are kind and do their jobs well. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Jay |
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