Heard County Middle School

Q: Is Heard County Middle School a good school?

Heard County Middle School ranks 132 nd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Heard County Middle School is a public middle school in Franklin, Georgia, serving 471 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Heard County School District, which is ranked 32 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heard County Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on the Milestones Assessment, particularly in Mathematics, where proficiency rates exceed the state by over 20 percentage points in several grade levels. The school has maintained a ranking in the top 25% of Georgia middle schools and has earned a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong overall performance. However, the school's performance in 8th grade Social Studies is an area that could benefit from improvement efforts.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Bowdon Middle School, Gardner-Newman Middle School, and Carrollton Middle School, Heard County Middle School consistently outperforms them in academic metrics like Milestones Assessment proficiency rates. This consistent high performance over the years is a testament to the quality of education provided at Heard County Middle School.

Detail:

Public 6-8

269 Old Field Rd
Franklin, GA 30217

(706) 675-9247

District: Heard County

SchoolDigger Rank:
132^nd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Students who attend Heard County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Heard County High School

Feeder schools for Heard County Middle School:

Elementary:	Centralhatchee Elementary School
	Ephesus Elementary School
	Heard Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 471

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

African American:

7.6%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.6%

See top rated Georgia middle schools

Compare Heard County Middle School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Heard County Middle School ranks better than 77.6% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details

Teachers

Compare Details

Compare

Finance

Compare Details

Schooldigger Rankings:

Heard County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Heard County Middle School 132^nd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Heard County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Heard County:

SchoolDigger ranks Heard County 32^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Heard County Middle School.

What do you think?

Your rating for Heard County Middle School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Heard County Middle School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	67.43	124^th	420	70.5%
2007	69.24	119^th	445	73.3%
2008	61.07	180^th	462	61.0%
2009	65.59	155^th	466	66.7%
2010	65.20	172^nd	494	65.2%
2011	66.74	167^th	504	66.9%
2012	64.83	182^nd	508	64.2%
2013	69.37	150^th	527	71.5%
2014	69.80	139^th	521	73.3%
2015	78.89	96^th	537	82.1%
2016	87.37	54^th	545	90.1%
2017	90.91	47^th	539	91.3%
2018	91.77	41^st	543	92.4%
2019	83.38	83^rd	559	85.2%
2021	74.26	119^th	542	78.0%
2022	74.40	127^th	567	77.6%
2023	78.81	105^th	577	81.8%
2024	73.90	132^nd	588	77.6%

See the entire list of Georgia Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

by a parent
Saturday, March 5, 2011

Heard County Middle School is an awesome place to learn. My children are held accountable to the highest expectations. Teachers are in constant contact with me although my child is not a problem. As a professional in the buisness community, I am proud that my child's school expects such high expectations. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Heard County Middle School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	452	56	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	517
2003	452	56	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	517
2004	417	67	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
2005	432	67	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	7	512
2006	425	53	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	11	496
2007	425	35	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	10	483
2008	433	44	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	7	490
2009	407	45	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	10	470
2010	452	43	0	5	0	0	21	0	521
2011	430	39	0	5	0	0	21	0	495
2012	431	45	3	9	0	0	18	0	506
2013	384	52	4	13	1	0	16	0	470
2014	370	60	4	18	0	0	18	0	470
2015	362	53	3	14	0	0	21	0	453
2016	361	43	3	12	0	0	19	0	438
2017	354	33	2	8	0	0	24	0	421
2018	390	39	2	9	1	0	21	0	462
2019	400	35	4	14	2	0	26	0	481
2020	415	37	2	14	1	0	28	0	497
2021	421	33	2	16	1	0	27	0	500
2022	424	36	0	18	1	0	18	0	497
2023	399	36	0	18	1	0	17	0	471

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heard County Middle School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	517	26.3	19.7	50.9
2003	517	26.3	19.7	50.9
2004	489	30.0	16.3	54.2
2005	512	32.0	16.0	53.1
2006	496	31.0	16.0	54.4
2007	483	32.0	15.1	58.6
2008	490	34.0	14.4	58.8
2009	470	33.0	14.2	62.6
2010	521	33.0	15.7	66.6
2011	495	31.0	15.9	61.4
2012	506	30.0	16.8	65.8
2013	470	31.0	15.1	72.3
2014	470	30.5	15.4	69.8
2015	453	31.0	14.6	71.3
2016	438	30.0	14.6	65.5
2017	421	31.0	13.5	64.1
2018	462	30.0	15.4	58.2
2019	481	30.0	16.0	58.8
2020	497	29.0	17.1	60.4
2021	500	27.5	18.1	59.2
2022	497	27.7	17.9	n/a
2023	471	30.0	15.7	55.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heard County Middle School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	517	26.3	19.7	50.9
2003	517	26.3	19.7	50.9
2004	489	30.0	16.3	54.2
2005	512	32.0	16.0	53.1
2006	496	31.0	16.0	54.4
2007	483	32.0	15.1	58.6
2008	490	34.0	14.4	58.8
2009	470	33.0	14.2	62.6
2010	521	33.0	15.7	66.6
2011	495	31.0	15.9	61.4
2012	506	30.0	16.8	65.8
2013	470	31.0	15.1	72.3
2014	470	30.5	15.4	69.8
2015	453	31.0	14.6	71.3
2016	438	30.0	14.6	65.5
2017	421	31.0	13.5	64.1
2018	462	30.0	15.4	58.2
2019	481	30.0	16.0	58.8
2020	497	29.0	17.1	60.4
2021	500	27.5	18.1	59.2
2022	497	27.7	17.9	n/a
2023	471	30.0	15.7	55.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Heard County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$590 (6.2%)	$8,873 (93.8%)	$9,463
2018	$484 (5.7%)	$8,038 (94.3%)	$8,521
2019	$573 (6.9%)	$7,762 (93.1%)	$8,336

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heard County Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 83^rd of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 105^th of 577 Middle schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Heard County Middle School)	54.6	46.2	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Heard County)	54.6	46.2	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Heard County Middle School)	65.1	56.8	8.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Heard County)	65.1	56.8	8.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Heard County Middle School)	45.9	47.8	1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Heard County)	45.9	47.8	1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Heard County Middle School)	61.6	39.2	22.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Heard County)	61.6	39.2	22.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Heard County Middle School)	50.4	49.7	0.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Heard County)	50.4	49.7	0.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Heard County Middle School)	79.4	63.9	15.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Heard County)	79.4	63.9	15.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Heard County Middle School)	57.7	63.9	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Heard County)	57.7	63.9	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Heard County Middle School)	59.7	39.6	20.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Heard County)	59.7	39.6	20.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	481	471	2.1%
African American	35	36	2.9%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	14	18	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	400	399	0.3%
Two or More Races	26	17	34.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.8%	55.6%	3.2%

Schools Near Heard County Middle School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Heard County Middle School	Public	6-8	269 Old Field Rd	Franklin	30217	Heard County	Heard County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 675-9247	471	30	15.7	55.6%	399 (84.7%)	36 (7.6%)	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	73.9	132^nd of 588 public middle schools	77.6%		78.8	105^th of 577 public middle schools	81.8%	27		59.7	40.7	45.7	59.7	51.9	51.9	53.1	32.7	$8,336	$573	$7,762
Callaway Middle School	Public	6-8	2244 Hammett Rd	LaGrange	30241	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 845-2080	759	53	14.3	94.1%	267 (35.2%)	413 (54.4%)	49 (6.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.3%)	33.4	386^th of 588 public middle schools	34.4%		30.6	402^nd of 577 public middle schools	30.3%	16	77.3	30.7	30.9	33.5	29.4	24.4	22.3	18.8	23.7	$9,259	$350	$8,910
Smokey Road Middle School	Public	6-8	965 Smokey Rd	Newnan	30263	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2840	595	43	13.8	59.7%	295 (49.6%)	184 (30.9%)	73 (12.3%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.1%)	29.7	413^th of 588 public middle schools	29.8%		41.8	320^th of 577 public middle schools	44.5%	93		22.3	34.5	31.4	16.6	24.1	19.5	19.8	26.9	$9,114	$511	$8,603
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Whooping Creek Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-8114	967	67	14.4	51.8%	711 (73.5%)	95 (9.8%)	102 (10.5%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (5.3%)	79.7	104^th of 588 public middle schools	82.3%		82.8	86^th of 577 public middle schools	85.1%	18	100.0	46.7	52.6	54.2	59.5	52.8	64.9	35.9	47.4	$8,907	$598	$8,310
Gardner-Newman Middle School	Public	6-8	101 S Shannon Dr	LaGrange	30241	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	No	(706) 883-1535	1,039	66	15.8	94.0%	324 (31.2%)	508 (48.9%)	129 (12.4%)	30 (2.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.3%)	37.5	355^th of 588 public middle schools	39.6%		34.8	371^st of 577 public middle schools	35.7%	16	88.7	25.8	29.9	41.0	25.5	23.1	35.4	25.6	22.4	$8,833	$343	$8,490
Carrollton Middle School	Public	6-8	151 Tom Reeve Drive	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carrollton City	No	No	No	No	(770) 832-6535	883	46	19.3	52.5%	309 (35.0%)	298 (33.7%)	211 (23.9%)	18 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (5.2%)	57.1	225^th of 588 public middle schools	61.7%		50.7	262^nd of 577 public middle schools	54.6%	37	100.0	41.4	43.0	48.9	34.5	39.9	38.0	28.7	33.1	$8,501	$578	$7,924
Evans Middle School	Public	6-8	41 Evans Dr	Newnan	30263	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2780	770	56	13.7	53.2%	392 (50.9%)	227 (29.5%)	103 (13.4%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.2%)	53	258^th of 588 public middle schools	56.1%		53.7	240^th of 577 public middle schools	58.4%	18		43.5	36.6	43.0	27.2	22.3	40.2	37.3	38.4	$8,612	$462	$8,150
Bowdon Middle School	Public	6-8	129 N Jonesville Rd	Bowdon	30108	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 258-1778	282	20	13.9	60.6%	206 (73.0%)	32 (11.3%)	20 (7.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.4%)	66.3	169^th of 588 public middle schools	71.3%		71.6	139^th of 577 public middle schools	75.9%	30	100.0	33.3	41.3	42.7	33.3	56.9	60.7	35.3	56.2	$10,742	$633	$10,109

Frequently Asked Questions about Heard County Middle School

What high school do graduates of Heard County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Heard County Middle School usually go on to attend Heard County High School

What is the racial makeup of Heard County Middle School?

Students at Heard County Middle School are 85% White, 8% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Heard County Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 471 students attended Heard County Middle School.

Is Heard County Middle School a good school?

Heard County Middle School ranks 132^nd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Heard County Middle School in?

Heard County

Rate Heard County Middle School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

GAGeorgia Middle School Rankings

GAGeorgia District Rankings

Schools in Franklin, GA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Heard County Middle School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.