For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,664 students in Hart County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hart County, GA are South Hart Elementary School, Hart County Middle School and North Hart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hart County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hart County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hart County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hart Elementary School
(Math: 49% | 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 Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
176 Powell Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5431
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5431
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: #33.
North Hart Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 Ankerich Rd
Bowersville, GA 30516
(706) 856-7369
Bowersville, GA 30516
(706) 856-7369
Grades: PK-5
| 690 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
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 elementary schools in Hart County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hart County, GA include South Hart Elementary School, Hart County Middle School and North Hart Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hart County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hart County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hart County?
Hart County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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