Heard County High School

Heard County
545 Main St
Franklin, GA 30217
672 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Heard County High School, located in Franklin, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Heard County. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth within a rural, supportive environment. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a variety of core curriculum classes alongside extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

Beyond academics, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community spirit and pride, particularly regarding its athletic programs and school events. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and community involvement, Heard County High School strives to uphold its mission of developing responsible, productive citizens. The facility serves as a central hub for the Franklin area, reflecting the values and commitment of the surrounding community toward the success and well-being of its youth.
672
Total Students
43.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    544 (81.0%)
  • Black
    70 (10.4%)
  • Two or More
    31 (4.6%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Heard County
Phone: (706)675-3656
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 542
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 176
Grade 10 175
Grade 11 167
Grade 12 154
Gender Ratio