For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 681 students in Heard County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Heard County, GA are Heard County High School and Arrow Academy Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Heard County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Heard County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public high schools.
Heard County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Heard County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Heard County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heard County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Main St
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Gr: 9-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Arrow Academy Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
545 Main Street
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Heard County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Heard County, GA include Heard County High School and Arrow Academy Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Heard County?
2 public high schools are located in Heard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Heard County?
Heard County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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