For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 474 students in Heard County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Heard County, GA is Heard County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Heard County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Heard County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Heard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 middle schools in Heard County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Heard County, GA include Heard County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Heard County?
2 public middle schools are located in Heard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Heard County?
Heard County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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