For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,929 students in Hart County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hart County, GA are Hart County High School and Hart County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hart County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Hart County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hart County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hart County High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59 Fifth St
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5461
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5461
Grades: 8-12
| 1,101 students
Rank: #22.
Hart County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
176 Powell Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5431
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5431
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Hart County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hart County Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
59 Fifth St
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7241
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7241
Grades: 7-11
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hart County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hart County, GA include Hart County High School and Hart County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hart County?
2 public middle schools are located in Hart County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hart County?
Hart County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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