Enrollment
832
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hart County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hart County Middle School
Hart County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Hartwell, Georgia, enrolling 832 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 832 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 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #219.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% 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: 245 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 832 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hart County also operates Hart County High School (1,071 students) and North Hart Elementary School (666 students) alongside Hart County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Hart County Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hart County, which includes Hart County Middle 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 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
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 middle 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 (~832 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hartwell on the city page.
Is Hart County Middle School a good school?
Hart County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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