Total enrollment
1,538
-173 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Cornelia
Georgia · Public K-12
Of the 3 public K-12 schools in Cornelia, combined enrollment is roughly 1,538 students (an average of 513 per campus).
7-year change in Cornelia
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
39%
was 47%
% Hispanic
51%
was 44%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelia Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 491 |
| Level Grove Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 591 |
| South Habersham Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 456 |
About Cornelia
Cornelia is a sparse Georgia city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 1,538 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 2 elementary, and 1 middle.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 513, lower than the state mean of about 748.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 10%: 1,711 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,538 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 47% to 39%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Cornelia discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.