- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hartwell, GA
Hart County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hart County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130273002127
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hart County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hartwell · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hart County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hart County Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hartwell, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Hart County Middle School held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 57.1 → 56.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 130273002127 · Hartwell, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
832 enr · 14.6:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hart County High School (1,071 students)
Hart County Middle School held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 57.1 → 56.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hart County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hart County Hi
Hart County High School
1,071 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 832 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hart County Middle School compares
Hart County Middle 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 21% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 832 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
832
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
African American 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Hart County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hart Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hart Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartwell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hart County Middle 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 middle 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 (~832 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hart County Middle School
How many students attend Hart County Middle School?
Hart County Middle School has 832 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hartwell, GA. CCD year-over-year: 816 (2022-23) → 828 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hart County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hart County Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hart County Middle School?
47.7% of students at Hart County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hart County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hart County Middle School is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Hartwell, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hart County Middle School?
Hart County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Hartwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Hart County Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle School, Hart County also operates Hart County High School (1,071 students), North Hart Elementary School (666 students), and South Hart Elementary School (608 students). See the Hart County district page for the complete list.