For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,696 students in Habersham County, GA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,191 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Habersham County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Habersham County, GA are Fairview Elementary School, Clarkesville Elementary School and Hazel Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Habersham County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Habersham County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Habersham County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2925 Cannon Bridge Rd
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-2030
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-2030
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Clarkesville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6539 Highway 115
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2442
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2442
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Hazel Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6390 Dicks Hill Pkwy
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 754-2942
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 754-2942
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Woodville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
911 Historic Old Highway 441
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-4225
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-4225
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #55.
North Habersham Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Wall Bridge Rd
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2915
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2915
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Rank: #66.
Demorest Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3116 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-4126
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-4126
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #77.
South Habersham Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
237 Old Athens Hwy
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-7121
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-7121
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #88.
Level Grove Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2525 Level Grove Rd
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-3087
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-3087
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #99.
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-0830
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-0830
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Rank: #1010.
Cornelia Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
375 Old Cleveland Rd
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-6526
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-6526
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1111.
Habersham Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 38%)
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,525 students
Rank: #1212.
Habersham Success Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
171 Raider Cir
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 894-3056
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 894-3056
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
171 Raider Cir
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 778-0830
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 778-0830
Grades: 9
| 524 students
Habersham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chattachoochee Community Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
901 Fairview School Rd
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 754-4461
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 754-4461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Habersham County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Habersham County, GA include Fairview Elementary School, Clarkesville Elementary School and Hazel Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Habersham County, GA?
13 public schools are located in Habersham County, GA.
What percentage of students in Habersham County, GA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Habersham County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Habersham County, GA?
Habersham County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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