For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,447 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 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Mount Airy, GA are Hazel Grove Elementary School, Habersham Central High School and Habersham Success Academy. 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 58% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Mount Airy have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mount Airy, GA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hazel Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6390 Dicks Hill Pkwy
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 754-2942
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 754-2942
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Habersham Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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: #33.
Habersham Success Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
171 Raider Cir
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 894-3056
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 894-3056
Grades: 6-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy
Magnet School
171 Raider Cir
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 778-0830
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 778-0830
Grades: 9
| 567 students
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 Central High School and Habersham Success Academy.
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 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Airy?
Mount Airy public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (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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