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Best Hartwell Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,075 students in Hartwell, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Hartwell, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hartwell, GA are South Hart Elementary School, Hart County High School and Hart County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartwell, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Hartwell have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Hartwell, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hart Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
121 E & M Dairy Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Hart County High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
59 Fifth St
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5461
Gr: 8-12 | 1,101 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Hart County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
176 Powell Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5431
Gr: 6-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Hartwell Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
147 S College Ave
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-4425
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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Hartwell, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hart County Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
59 Fifth St
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7241
Gr: 7-11 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hartwell, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hartwell, GA include South Hart Elementary School, Hart County High School and Hart County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hartwell?
4 public schools are located in Hartwell.
What percentage of students in Hartwell go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Hartwell are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hartwell?
Hartwell public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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