Hart County

Hartwell, Georgia — 5 schools

3,656
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$13,751
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hart County operates 5 public schools serving 3,656 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,743 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hart County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,751 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 41.5% local, 38.6% state, and 19.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $67,866 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #193 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 556.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.1% White, 20.9% African American, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Hart County High School accounts for 28.6% of all Hart County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Hart County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hart County student-counselor ratio is 557:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Hart County chronic absenteeism rate is 15.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Hart County is typically wider than the Hart County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.9%
Federal
38.6%
State
41.5%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
193 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hart County county, where this district is located.

$816
Studio/mo
$821
1 BR/mo
$1,042
2 BR/mo
$1,249
3 BR/mo
$1,494
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$67,866
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Hart County.

White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 20.9%
Asian 2.2%
Multiracial 6.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
556.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Hart County

School Enrollment
Hart County High School
1,071
Hart County Middle School
832
North Hart Elementary School
666
South Hart Elementary School
608
Hartwell Elementary School
566

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hart County?

Hart County has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 other. Total enrollment is 3,656 students.

How much does Hart County spend per student?

Hart County spends $13,751 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #193 in Georgia.

What is the average teacher salary in Hart County?

The average teacher salary in Hart County is $67,866 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Hart County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hart County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Hart County?

Hart County students are 59.1% White, 20.9% African American, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hart County?

Hart County has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #193 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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