For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,929 students in Hartwell, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hartwell, 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.
Hartwell, 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 Hartwell 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 Hartwell, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 8-12 | 1,101 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Hartwell, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hart County Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
59 Fifth St
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7241
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7241
Gr: 7-11 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hartwell, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hartwell, GA include Hart County High School and Hart County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hartwell?
2 public middle schools are located in Hartwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartwell?
Hartwell 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).
Which public middle schools in Hartwell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hartwell include: Hart County High School vs. Hart County Middle School, Hart County Middle School vs. Hart County High School
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