Enrollment
672
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130279001201
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heard County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heard County High School
Heard County High School is a mid-sized high school in Franklin, Georgia, enrolling 672 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 672 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 435 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #282.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 672 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 210 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 672 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Heard County also operates Heard Elementary School (722 students) and Heard County Middle School (456 students) alongside Heard 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 Heard County High School compares
Heard 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,727
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Heard County, which includes Heard County High School.
$12,727
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 39.1%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~672 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Heard County High School a good school?
Heard County High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 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.
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