Middle Schools in Heard County

With only one middle school located in Heard County, Heard County Middle School serves as the sole provider of middle-grade education for the area. This school has demonstrated consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in core subjects that exceed the state averages.

Heard County Middle School is ranked 132 out of 588 Georgia middle schools and holds a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's standout achievements include 6th-grade ELA and Math proficiency rates of 59.7%, well above the state averages of 41.6% and 34.7%, respectively. Additionally, the school's 8th-grade Science proficiency rate of 53.1% is nearly double the state average of 25.6%. These impressive academic results suggest the school is effectively supporting student learning and achievement.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 55.63%, Heard County Middle School is able to maintain its strong performance. The school's spending per student of $8,336 is relatively low compared to the state average, yet it is still able to achieve these positive outcomes, indicating efficient resource allocation. Overall, Heard County Middle School appears to be a high-performing institution that is providing a quality education to its students, regardless of their economic background.