Very Good
#65 of 433 private schools in GA
Top 15% of private schools
Barnes Academy
School · Hartwell, GA
A private school in Hartwell, GA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
154 HART SERVICE RD, Hartwell, GA 30643
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in GA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,576/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,145
Median home value
$225,900
Median rent
$781/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Barnes Academy is listed in Hartwell, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Barnes Academy
Barnes Academy is a private school in Hartwell, GA, serving approximately 84 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 433 private schools in GA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barnes Academy
What grades does Barnes Academy serve?
Barnes Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Barnes Academy?
Barnes Academy has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnes Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnes Academy is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Barnes Academy rank in GA?
Barnes Academy ranks #65 of 433 private schools in GA.
What is Barnes Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Barnes Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Barnes Academy a private school?
Yes, Barnes Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Barnes Academy a religious school?
Barnes Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Gender Split
- 68% M / 32% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hart County
- Phone
- (706) 377-3856
- Area population (ZIP 30643)
- 16,520
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 49
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30643; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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