For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,759 students in Habersham County, GA (there are , serving 1,329 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Habersham County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Habersham County, GA are Clarkesville Elementary School, Demorest 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 47% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 九游体育s in Habersham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkesville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6539 Highway 115
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2442
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2442
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hazel Grove Elementary 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
| 282 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Woodville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 Historic Old Highway 441
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-4225
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-4225
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
North Habersham Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
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
| 554 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Level Grove Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
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
| 594 students
Rank: #88.
South Habersham Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
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
| 438 students
Rank: #99.
Cornelia Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
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
| 465 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Rank: #1111.
Habersham Central High 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
| 1,535 students
Rank: #1212.
Habersham Success Academy
(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
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
171 Raider Cir
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 778-0830
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 778-0830
Grades: 9
| 570 students
Habersham County 九游体育s (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 Clarkesville Elementary School, Demorest Elementary School and Hazel Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Habersham County?
13 public schools are located in Habersham County.
What percentage of students in Habersham County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Habersham County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Habersham County?
Habersham County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Habersham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Habersham County include: Habersham Success Academy vs. Habersham Central High School, Habersham Central High School vs. Habersham Success Academy, Fairview Elementary School vs. Clarkesville Elementary School
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