- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Franklin, GA
Heard County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Heard County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130279002574
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heard County Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Heard County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heard County Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Franklin, GA.
School address
District: Heard County · Georgia
NCES ID 130279002574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Heard County Middle School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 130279002574 · Franklin, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 15.2:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Heard Elementary School (722 students)
Heard County Middle School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Heard County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heard Elementa
Heard Elementary School
722 students
- Heard County H
Heard County High School
672 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heard County Middle School compares
Heard 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Heard County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heard County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heard County Middle School
How many students attend Heard County Middle School?
Heard County Middle School has 456 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Franklin, GA. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heard County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heard County Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heard County Middle School?
49.5% of students at Heard County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heard County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Heard County Middle School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Franklin, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heard County Middle School?
Heard County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Heard County Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle School, Heard County also operates Heard Elementary School (722 students), Heard County High School (672 students), and Centralhatchee Elementary School (190 students). See the Heard County district page for the complete list.