Heard County Schools & Education
Heard County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,496
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#107
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Heard County
Measured School Summary
Heard County performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,496 per pupil, Heard County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Heard 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
6 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
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #107 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
1.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,496
$91 above the state average
School coverage
6
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
Heard County has 6 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.
What Heard 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
Heard 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
#107
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below 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.
Heard County
Elementary to high school visible
2,195 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Heard County is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Heard 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 Heard 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.
Small-Scale Public Education in a Rural Setting
Heard County operates six public schools serving a total enrollment of 2,195 students. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools within a single district.
Consistent Performance and Solid Investment
The county meets the national graduation rate average of 87.0%. Educators benefit from per-pupil expenditure of $7,496, which is higher than the Georgia state average of $7,405.
Traditional Rural District Management
The Heard County School District manages all local campuses, with no charter schools currently available. Heard Elementary School is the largest campus in the system, enrolling 710 students.
Intimate Classrooms in a Rural Landscape
All six schools are located in rural locales, creating a close-knit educational feel with an average size of only 366 students. While the primary schools are larger, Ephesus Elementary offers a very small-scale experience with just 160 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Heard County
Reported Enrollment
2,195
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Heard County
Heard County
6 Public Schools in Heard County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heard Elementary School | Record | Heard County | Franklin, 30217Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 710 |
| Heard County High School | Record | Heard County | Franklin, 30217Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 626 |
| Heard County Middle School | Record | Heard County | Franklin, 30217Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 471 |
| Centralhatchee Elementary School | Record | Heard County | Franklin, 30217Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 210 |
| Ephesus Elementary School | Record | Heard County | Roopville, 30170Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 160 |
| Arrow Academy Alternative School | Record | Heard County | Franklin, 30217Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 18 |
Centralhatchee Elementary School
Heard County
Franklin, 30217 / Rural: Distant
Arrow Academy Alternative School
Heard County
Franklin, 30217 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,496
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Heard County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Heard County, Georgia?
Heard County operates six public schools serving a total enrollment of 2,195 students. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools within a single district.
How do schools in Heard County perform academically?
The county meets the national graduation rate average of 87.0%. Educators benefit from per-pupil expenditure of $7,496, which is higher than the Georgia state average of $7,405.
What are the major school districts in Heard County, Georgia?
The Heard County School District manages all local campuses, with no charter schools currently available. Heard Elementary School is the largest campus in the system, enrolling 710 students.
What is the school experience like in Heard County?
All six schools are located in rural locales, creating a close-knit educational feel with an average size of only 366 students. While the primary schools are larger, Ephesus Elementary offers a very small-scale experience with just 160 students.
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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.