Enrollment
1,071
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hartwell, GA
Hart County High School
Federal NCES profile for Hart County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130273001193
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hart County High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hartwell · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hart County High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hart County High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hartwell, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hart County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hart County High School
Hart County High School is a mid-sized high school in Hartwell, Georgia, enrolling 1,071 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,071 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 349 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #135.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 298 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,071 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 33 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hart County also operates Hart County Middle School (832 students) and North Hart Elementary School (666 students) alongside Hart County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hart County High School compares
Hart County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,071
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,464
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 33 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
African American 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Hart County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hart County, which includes Hart County High School.
$12,464
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 38.6%
Federal 19.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hart County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hart Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hart Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartwell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hart County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,071 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hart County High School
How many students attend Hart County High School?
Hart County High School has 1,071 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hartwell, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hart County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hart County High School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hart County High School?
38.3% of students at Hart County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hart County High School?
The largest demographic group at Hart County High School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Hartwell, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hart County High School?
Hart County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hart County High School rank among public schools in Hartwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Hart County High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hartwell, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hartwell on the city page.
Is Hart County High School a good school?
Hart County High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hart County?
Besides Hart County High School, Hart County also operates Hart County Middle School (832 students), North Hart Elementary School (666 students), and South Hart Elementary School (608 students). See the Hart County district page for the complete list.
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