Top Rankings
Heard County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,264 students in Heard County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Heard County School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
2,264 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Heard County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
19%
% Black
7%
36%
% White
83%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,580 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,632 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,580
$14,305
Spending / Student
$17,632
$13,431
Best Heard County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centralhatchee Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 Centralhatchee Pkwy
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Ephesus Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24414 Georgia Highway 100
Roopville, GA 30170
(770) 854-4400
Roopville, GA 30170
(770) 854-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #33.
Arrow Academy Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Main Street
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: #44.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4647 Pea Ridge Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3687
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3687
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Rank: #55.
Heard County Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
269 Old Field Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-9247
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-9247
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #66.
Heard County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Main St
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Grades: 9-12
| 655 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Heard County School District?
Heard County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,264 students.
What is the rank of Heard County School District?
Heard County School District is ranked #30 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Heard County School District?
83% of Heard County School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Heard County School District?
Heard County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Heard County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,632 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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