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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).

7-year change in Hart County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,743
+176 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
60%
was 63%
% Hispanic
11%
was 8%
% Black
21%
was 23%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,743
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
White
74%
Hispanic
4%
Black
17%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
60%
Hispanic
11%
Black
21%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 4 schools in Hart County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Hart County High SchoolHartwellHigh09-121,071·
Hart County Middle SchoolHartwellMiddle06-08832·
North Hart Elementary SchoolBowersvilleElementaryPK-05666·
South Hart Elementary SchoolHartwellElementaryPK-05608·
Hartwell Elementary SchoolHartwellElementaryPK-05566·

Cities in Hart County

Hartwell4 schoolsBowersville1 school

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 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,743 students, expanded 5% from the 3,567 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 8% to 11%.

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

How many K-12 schools serve Hart County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Hart County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 3,743.
How many high schools are in Hart County?
Hart County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 1,071 students.
How many middle schools are in Hart County?
Hart County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 832 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hart County?
Hart County, Georgia has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,840 students.
What is the largest school district in Hart County?
Hart County Public Schools is the largest school district in Hart County, serving approximately 3,743 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Hart County?
Hart County, Georgia has a population of approximately 26,939, with a median age of 45. About 20.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hart County?
Median household income in Hart County is $59,385, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hart County?
Approximately 20.8% of adults 25 and older in Hart County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hart County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 94.9% of students in Hart County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hart County schools?
Across Hart County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data