Hart County High School

Hart County
59 Fifth St
Hartwell, GA 30643
1,077 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hart County High School, located in Hartwell, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Hart County School District. As a central hub for the community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and extracurricular involvement for its diverse student body. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes college-preparatory coursework, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and various Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, all aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether in higher education or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Hart County High School maintains a vibrant school culture characterized by a strong emphasis on athletics, performing arts, and student organizations. By providing a wide array of clubs and competitive sports programs, the school encourages students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. With a commitment to maintaining a supportive learning environment, Hart County High School works closely with parents and the local Hartwell community to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.
1,077
Total Students
66.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    675 (62.7 %)
  • Black
    217 (20.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    119 (11.0 %)
  • Two or More
    48 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    17 (1.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hart County
Phone: (706)376-5461
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,077
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 66.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 916
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 284
Grade 10 292
Grade 11 263
Grade 12 238
Gender Ratio