HEARD COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Heard County Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Heard County school district, located in Franklin, GA with about 462 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Heard County Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Heard County Middle School, located in Franklin, Georgia, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for students in the Heard County School District. As a community-focused school, it acts as a critical bridge between elementary education and high school, providing a structured environment designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes foundational learning while offering extracurricular opportunities intended to foster student engagement and personal growth.

The school is situated in a rural setting, which helps shape its tight-knit community atmosphere. By prioritizing a supportive staff-to-student relationship, Heard County Middle School aims to prepare its students for the rigor of high school academics. Through a combination of core curriculum subjects, athletics, and various school programs, the institution remains dedicated to its mission of helping students reach their full potential within the broader Heard County school system.

For more information, contact Heard County Middle School at (706) 675-9247 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.