For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,598 students in Demorest, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 75 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Demorest, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Demorest, GA are Demorest Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Demorest, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Demorest have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Demorest, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Demorest Elementary School
(Math: 52% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
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
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-0830
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-0830
Grades: 6-8
| 610 students
Demorest, Georgia 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 Demorest, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Demorest, GA include Demorest Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Demorest?
3 public schools are located in Demorest.
What percentage of students in Demorest go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Demorest are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Demorest?
Demorest public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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