Top Rankings
Habersham County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,257 students in Habersham County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Habersham County School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
7,257 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
556 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Habersham County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Graduation Rate
98%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.8%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
34%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
57%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,591 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,265 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$111 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,591
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,265
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Habersham County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkesville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6539 Highway 115
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2442
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2442
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
North Habersham Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Wall Bridge Rd
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2915
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2915
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Demorest Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3116 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-4126
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-4126
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Woodville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
911 Historic Old Highway 441
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-4225
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-4225
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Hazel Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6390 Dicks Hill Pkwy
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 754-2942
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 754-2942
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2925 Cannon Bridge Rd
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-2030
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-2030
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Level Grove Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2525 Level Grove Rd
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-3087
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-3087
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
South Habersham Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
237 Old Athens Hwy
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-7121
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-7121
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-0830
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-0830
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
894 Willingham Ave
Baldwin, GA 30511
(706) 778-6435
Baldwin, GA 30511
(706) 778-6435
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Cornelia Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
375 Old Cleveland Rd
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-6526
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-6526
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Habersham Success Academy
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
171 Raider Cir
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 894-3056
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 894-3056
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Habersham Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2059 State Hwy 197 S
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 778-7161
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 778-7161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
171 Raider Cir
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 778-0830
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 778-0830
Gr: 9 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Habersham County School District?
Habersham County School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,257 students.
What is the rank of Habersham County School District?
Habersham County School District is ranked #52 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Habersham County School District?
57% of Habersham County School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Habersham County School District?
Habersham County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Habersham County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,265 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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