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Hart County Middle School
Middle School · Hart County · Hartwell, GA
A middle school in Hartwell, GA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
176 Powell Rd, Hartwell, GA 30643
- Math 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hart County Middle School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hart County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,576/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hartwell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hart County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,167NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hart County Middle School is listed in Hart County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hart County Middle School
Hart County Middle School is a public middle school in Hartwell, GA, part of Hart County, serving approximately 828 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,165 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hart County Middle School
What grades does Hart County Middle School serve?
Hart County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hart County Middle School?
Hart County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 828 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hart County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hart County Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hart County Middle School rank in GA?
Hart County Middle School ranks #1,165 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Hart County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hart County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hart County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hart County Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hart County Middle School a charter school?
No, Hart County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hart County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hart County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hart County Middle School?
72.0% of students at Hart County Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 828
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Hart County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (706) 376-5431
- 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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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