Heard County High School is a public high school in Franklin, Georgia, United States, part of the Heard County School District. The school's mascot is the Brave.
Serving 655 students in grades 9-12, Heard County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heard County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Heard County High School's student population of 655 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heard County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heard County High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#528 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
10%
36%
White
81%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heard County High School's ranking?
Heard County High School is ranked #528 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Heard County High School often compared to?
Heard County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heard Elementary School, Heard County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heard County High School?
The graduation rate of Heard County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Heard County High School?
655 students attend Heard County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Heard County High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heard County High School?
Heard County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heard County High School offer ?
Heard County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heard County High School part of?
Heard County High School is part of Heard County School District.
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