Hart County School District
School District · Hartwell, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,765
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,765
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Hart County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hart County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
North Hart Elementary School
Bowersville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Hart Elementary School
Hartwell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hart County High School
Hartwell · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#76 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,167
$961 vs Georgia median
District size
3,765 students
Typical than Georgia median
The short answer
Hart County ranks #76 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Hart County's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Hart Elementary School (7.3/10), South Hart Elementary School (7.2/10), and Hart County High School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hart County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hart County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Hart Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | South Hart Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Hart County High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Hart County Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Hartwell Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hart County
Hart County is a Hartwell, Georgia school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,765 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. District-level spending was $13,167 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Hart County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Hart Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Hart County students show an average math proficiency of 50.5% and ELA proficiency of 54.4%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hart County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hart County with test data.
Schools in Hart County
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Hartwell
- Total Enrollment
- 3,765
- Teachers (FTE)
- 248
- District spending per student
- $13,167NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hart County?
Hart County has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hart County?
The average composite rating for Hart County is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hart County?
Hart County's district-level spending was $13,167 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hart County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hart County is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hart County?
North Hart Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hart County with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Hart County?
Across schools in Hart County with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hart County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Hart County has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.4%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
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- Dougherty County (22)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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