For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,510 students in Mount Airy, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 82 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Mount Airy, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Airy, GA are Hazel Grove Elementary School, Habersham Success Academy and Habersham Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Airy, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Mount Airy have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mount Airy, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mount Airy, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Airy, GA include Hazel Grove Elementary School, Habersham Success Academy and Habersham Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Airy?
4 public schools are located in Mount Airy.
What percentage of students in Mount Airy go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Mount Airy are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Airy?
Mount Airy public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mount Airy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mount Airy include: Habersham Success Academy vs. Habersham Central High School, Habersham Central High School vs. Habersham Success Academy
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