Total enrollment
3,743
+251 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
Hart County
Georgia · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Hart County clocks in around 3,743 students across 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Hart County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Hart County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 44.9% | #40 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,743 | #77 of 137 | #1,610 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #94 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.0:1 | #115 of 137 | #1,760 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 94.9% | #46 of 137 | #206 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.5% | #66 of 137 | #652 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
26,939
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,743
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$59,385
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
94.9%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
3
1,840 students
Middle
1
832 students
High
1
1,071 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hart County Public Schools
3,743 students · 1 district in Hart County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hart County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
20.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.3% under 18
Test scores in Hart County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- North Hart Elementary School· 51.5%
- South Hart Elementary School· 38.2%
- Hart County Middle School· 35.7%
- Hartwell Elementary School· 34.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart County High School | Hartwell | High | 09-12 | 1,071 | · |
| Hart County Middle School | Hartwell | Middle | 06-08 | 832 | · |
| North Hart Elementary School | Bowersville | Elementary | PK-05 | 666 | · |
| South Hart Elementary School | Hartwell | Elementary | PK-05 | 608 | · |
| Hartwell Elementary School | Hartwell | Elementary | PK-05 | 566 | · |
Cities in Hart County
About Hart County
Across the rural-scale Georgia county of Hart County of about 26,939 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 3,743 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $59,385, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 5% lower than the Georgia median.
For a sense of the school types, Hart County is built around 3 elementary schools (1,840 students), 1 middle school (832), and 1 high school (1,071).
Hart County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,743 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,743 students, expanded 7% from the 3,492 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Hart County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data