Hart County Middle School

Hart County
176 Powell Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
816 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Hart County Middle School, located in Hartwell, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Hart County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and personal growth.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Hart County Middle School places a strong value on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and academic organizations. These opportunities are designed to help students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build lasting connections with their peers. With a focus on preparing well-rounded individuals, the school works closely with families and the broader Hartwell community to create a positive, collaborative culture that encourages every student to strive for excellence.
816
Total Students
57.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    484 (59.3 %)
  • Black
    178 (21.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    91 (11.2 %)
  • Two or More
    42 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    20 (2.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hart County
Phone: (706)376-5431
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 819
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 6 271
Grade 7 282
Grade 8 263
Gender Ratio