schoolsbycounty

Hart County Schools & Education

School Score

65/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,142

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

65/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#31

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Hart County

Measured School Summary

Hart County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,142 per pupil, Hart County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 30% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Hart County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

65/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #31 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

6.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,142

$263 below the state average

School coverage

5

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Hart County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Hart County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Hart County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#31

of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Hart County

Elementary to high school visible

3,656 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Hart County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Hart County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Hart County, Georgia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Consolidated System for Five Local Schools

Hart County manages 3,656 students through a single district infrastructure of five public schools. This includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school serving the local community.

Traditional Education in Hart County Schools

The Hart County district operates all five campuses without any charter school options. Hart County High School serves as the largest institution in the area, enrolling 1,077 students.

A Mix of Town and Rural Learning

The average school size is 731 students, providing a balanced environment across three town-based and two rural campuses. Students move from North Hart Elementary's 656-person campus into the high school's larger student body of over 1,000 peers.

School Overview

Total Schools

5

in Hart County

Reported Enrollment

3,656

5 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Hart County

Hart County

Guide
5 schools
3,656 students enrolled
Open district guide

5 Public Schools in Hart County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 5 of 5 matching schools

Hart County High School

Hart County

Hartwell, 30643 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,077 students

Hart County Middle School

Hart County

Hartwell, 30643 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle816 students

North Hart Elementary School

Hart County

Bowersville, 30516 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary656 students

Hartwell Elementary School

Hart County

Hartwell, 30643 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary559 students

South Hart Elementary School

Hart County

Hartwell, 30643 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary548 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,142

State avg $7,405

Compare Nearby Counties

Review Hart County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.

Open Compare

Browse Public Schools

See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.

View Schools

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Georgia?
Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Hart County?
Hart County has a school score of 65/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Hart County?
The high school graduation rate in Hart County is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Hart County spend per student?
Hart County spends $7,142 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Hart County, Georgia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Hart County, Georgia?

Hart County manages 3,656 students through a single district infrastructure of five public schools. This includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school serving the local community.

What are the major school districts in Hart County, Georgia?

The Hart County district operates all five campuses without any charter school options. Hart County High School serves as the largest institution in the area, enrolling 1,077 students.

What is the school experience like in Hart County?

The average school size is 731 students, providing a balanced environment across three town-based and two rural campuses. Students move from North Hart Elementary's 656-person campus into the high school's larger student body of over 1,000 peers.

Counties with Similar School Profile

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.