Georgia public high school · Hart County

Hart County High School

59 Fifth St, Hartwell, GA 30643. 260 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 55.8% of them enrolled in college within a year.

55.8%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)4.2 pts below Georgia (60%)
16%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)1.8 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
97%4-year graduation rate (2025)9.7 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,024Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
45.5%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)19.1 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
57.7%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)7.7 pts above Georgia (50%)

The path from Hart County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 20.8%Georgia private college 10%Out-of-state college 6.5%Georgia technical college 18.5%Working, not in college 30.8%Not found in Georgia records 13.5%

    Share of the 260 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

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    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Clemson University, University of South Carolina-Union, Anderson University, Catawba College, Davidson College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Athens Technical College2864%$7,929$40,154—
    North Georgia Technical College1441%$4,597$38,478$7,500
    Kennesaw State University1150%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    University of Georgia1189%$13,636$77,246$15,623
    University of North Georgia1038%$14,185$55,822$16,495

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

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    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher16%
    Associate degree5.8%
    Certificate or other credential6.6%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet11.6%
    No credential, not enrolled59.8%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher22.7%
    Associate degree7.4%
    Certificate or other credential7.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3%
    No credential, not enrolled58.9%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202356%
Hart County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

2.9%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
2%Needed remedial English
26.6%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

White59%
Black21%
Hispanic13%
Multiracial5%
Asian2%
86%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
9.6%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Franklin County High School (16.5 mi, 53% to college) · Elbert County High School (16.7 mi, 51.9% to college) · Madison County High School (22.9 mi, 54% to college) · Stephens County High School (25.3 mi, 55.5% to college) · Commerce High School (32.5 mi, 57.4% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Hart County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureHart CountyHart CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)55.8%55.8%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)97%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,024—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)57.7%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Hart County High School graduates go to college?
55.8% of the Class of 2024 at Hart County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Hart County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Hart County High School graduates are Athens Technical College, North Georgia Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Hart County High School?
Hart County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 97%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Hart County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
16% of Hart County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.