Heard County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 644 students in Heard County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Georgia.
Public High Schools in Heard County School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Public High School in Heard County School District have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
Heard County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
25,800 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
101,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
18%
# Black Students
149 Students
211,408 Students
% Black Students
7%
37%
# White Students
1,834 Students
209,275 Students
% White Students
84%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
667 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
22,505 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
131
344
# Students in K Grade:
179
1,317
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
1,529
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
1,585
# Students in 3rd Grade:
161
1,619
# Students in 4th Grade:
154
1,786
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
2,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
133
3,892
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
4,458
# Students in 8th Grade:
183
7,957
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
165
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
144
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,039 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,186 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,195 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
