For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,759 students in Habersham County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Habersham County, GA are Clarkesville Elementary School, North Habersham Middle School and Demorest 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 48% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Habersham County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Habersham County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
North Habersham Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Wall Bridge Rd
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2915
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2915
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Demorest Elementary School
(Math: 55% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Woodville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
911 Historic Old Highway 441
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-4225
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-4225
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Hazel Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6390 Dicks Hill Pkwy
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 754-2942
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 754-2942
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2925 Cannon Bridge Rd
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-2030
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-2030
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Level Grove Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2525 Level Grove Rd
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-3087
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-3087
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-0830
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-0830
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Cornelia Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
375 Old Cleveland Rd
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-6526
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-6526
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Habersham Success Academy
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
171 Raider Cir
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 894-3056
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 894-3056
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Habersham Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 42%)
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
171 Raider Cir
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 778-0830
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 778-0830
Gr: 9 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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, North Habersham Middle School and Demorest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Habersham County?
13 public schools are located in Habersham County.
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 66% (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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