North Habersham Middle School
North Habersham Middle School serves 582 students in grades 6-8.
North Habersham Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
North Habersham Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
North Habersham Middle School's student population of 582 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 582 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
North Habersham Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of North Habersham Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #471 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 15% |
| Black | 2% | 37% |
| White | 85% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Habersham County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to North Habersham Middle School is 9th Grade Academy (5.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Wilbanks Middle School (5.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clarkesville Elementary School (2.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Clarkesville Clarkesville Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 447 students10
2.5 miles
6539 Highway 115
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2442 2.5 PK-5 447 - Clarkesville Woodville Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 170 students10
4.2 miles
911 Historic Old Highway 441
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-4225 4.2 K-5 170 - Demorest Wilbanks Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 29%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 514 students10
5.2 miles
3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-0830 5.2 6-8 514 - Mount Airy 9th Grade Academy Math: 70% Grades: 9 | 494 students
5.3 miles
171 Raider Cir
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 778-0830 5.3 9 494 - Demorest Demorest Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 489 students10
5.3 miles
3116 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-4126 5.3 PK-5 489
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