Heard County Middle School
Tel:
(706)675-9247
- Heard County Middle School serves 421 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Heard County Middle School's student population of 421 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 421 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Heard County Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Heard County Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #272 out of 2,174 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 15% |
| Black | 8% | 37% |
| White | 85% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Heard County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 636 students
1.9 miles
545 Main St
Franklin, GA 30217
(706)675-3656 1.9 9-12 636 - Franklin Heard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 665 students
2.7 miles
4647 Pea Ridge Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706)675-3687 2.7 PK-5 665 - Franklin Centralhatchee Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 198 students
4.0 miles
315 Centralhatchee Pkwy
Franklin, GA 30217
(770)854-4002 4.0 PK-5 198 - Roopville Roopville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 388 students
10.8 miles
60 Old Carrollton Rd
Roopville, GA 30170
(770)854-4421 10.8 PK-5 388 - Roopville Ephesus Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 134 students
11.1 miles
24414 Georgia Highway 100
Roopville, GA 30170
(770)854-4400 11.1 PK-5 134
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