- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130273001193
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hartwell · Resource Index
- 43
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Hart County High School held near 1,101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.5 → 67.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 130273001193 · Hartwell, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,071 enr · 16.2:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hart County Middle School (832 students)
Hart County High School held near 1,101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.5 → 67.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hart County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hart County High School
1,071 students
- Hart County Mi
Hart County Middle School
832 students
- North Hart Ele
North Hart Elementary School
666 students
- South Hart Ele
South Hart Elementary School
608 students
- Hartwell Eleme
Hartwell Elementary School
566 students
What this shows Hart County High School reports 1,071 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hart County High School compares
Hart County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,167
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Hart County reports $13,167 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,071 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,077 (2022-23) → 1,101 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.