- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Franklin, GA
Heard County High School
Federal NCES profile for Heard County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130279001201
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heard County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Heard County High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heard County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Franklin, GA.
School address
District: Heard County · Georgia
NCES ID 130279001201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Heard County High School held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.4 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 130279001201 · Franklin, GA High · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 16.8:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Heard Elementary School (722 students)
Heard County High School held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.4 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Heard County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heard Elementa
Heard Elementary School
722 students
- This school
Heard County High School
672 students
- Heard County M
Heard County Middle School
456 students
- Centralhatchee 190
Centralhatchee Elementary School
190 students
- Ephesus Elemen 180
Ephesus Elementary School
180 students
- Arrow Academy 18
Arrow Academy Alternative School
18 students
What this shows Heard County High School reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heard County High School compares
Heard 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 34% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Georgia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,632
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 672 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Heard County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Heard County reports $13,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heard County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heard Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heard County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centralhatchee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ephesus Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arrow Academy Alternative School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Heard County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~672 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heard County High School
How many students attend Heard County High School?
Heard County High School has 672 students enrolled. It is a high school in Franklin, GA. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heard County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heard County High School is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heard County High School?
40.3% of students at Heard County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heard County High School?
The largest demographic group at Heard County High School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Franklin, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heard County High School?
Heard County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Heard County High School rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Heard County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Franklin, 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 Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Heard County?
Besides Heard County High School, Heard County also operates Heard Elementary School (722 students), Heard County Middle School (456 students), and Centralhatchee Elementary School (190 students). See the Heard County district page for the complete list.