For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,088 students in Heard County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Heard County, GA are Centralhatchee Elementary School, Heard Elementary School and Heard County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Heard County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Heard County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Heard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centralhatchee Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Centralhatchee Pkwy
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4647 Pea Ridge Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3687
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3687
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Heard County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Main St
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Gr: 9-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Heard County Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
269 Old Field Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-9247
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-9247
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Heard County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Heard County, GA include Centralhatchee Elementary School, Heard Elementary School and Heard County High School.
How many public schools are located in Heard County?
5 public schools are located in Heard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Heard County?
Heard County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Heard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Heard County include: Heard County Middle School vs. Heard County High School, Heard Elementary School vs. Heard County High School, Heard County High School vs. Heard Elementary School
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