For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,075 students in 30643, GA (there are , serving 100 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 30643, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 30643, GA are South Hart Elementary School, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 30643 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30643, GA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30643, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hart Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 E & M Dairy Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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
Rank: #44.
Hartwell Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 S College Ave
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-4425
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-4425
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
30643, Georgia 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 schools in 30643, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30643, GA include South Hart Elementary School, Hart County High School and Hart County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 30643?
4 public schools are located in 30643.
What percentage of students in 30643 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 30643 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30643?
30643 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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