For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,974 students in Hartwell, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hartwell, GA are South Hart Elementary School, Hart County Middle School and Hartwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartwell, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hartwell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hartwell, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hart Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 E & M Dairy Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #22.
Hart County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
176 Powell Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5431
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5431
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: #33.
Hartwell Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 S College Ave
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-4425
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-4425
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Hartwell, Georgia 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hart County Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
59 Fifth St
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7241
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7241
Grades: 7-11
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hartwell, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hartwell, GA include South Hart Elementary School, Hart County Middle School and Hartwell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hartwell?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hartwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartwell?
Hartwell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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