Total enrollment
6,835
+339 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
Habersham County
Georgia · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Habersham County clocks in around 6,835 students across 13 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high).
4-year change in Habersham County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Habersham County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 44.8% | #41 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 6,835 | #50 of 137 | #1,081 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #42 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #34 of 137 | #996 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 89.6% | #69 of 137 | #286 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.9% | #85 of 137 | #844 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Habersham County school rankings
Residents
47,793
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
1 districts
Enrollment
6,835
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$67,309
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
89.6%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
7
3,033 students
Middle
3
1,564 students
High
3
2,238 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Habersham County Public Schools
6,835 students · 1 district in Habersham County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Habersham County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
39
21.8% under 18
Test scores in Habersham County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Habersham Success Academy· 16.2%
- Cornelia Elementary School· 21.4%
- Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School· 38.6%
- Fairview Elementary School· 40.3%
- South Habersham Middle School· 41.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habersham Central High School | Mt Airy | High | 09-12 | 1,611 | · |
| Level Grove Elementary School | Cornelia | Elementary | PK-05 | 591 | · |
| Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School | Demorest | Middle | 06-08 | 566 | · |
| Habersham Ninth Grade Academy | Mount Airy | High | 09-09 | 552 | · |
| Demorest Elementary School | Demorest | Elementary | PK-05 | 548 | · |
| North Habersham Middle School | Clarkesville | Middle | 06-08 | 542 | · |
| Cornelia Elementary School | Cornelia | Elementary | PK-05 | 491 | · |
| Fairview Elementary School | Demorest | Elementary | PK-05 | 478 | · |
| Clarkesville Elementary School | Clarkesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 466 | · |
| South Habersham Middle School | Cornelia | Middle | 06-08 | 456 | · |
| Hazel Grove Elementary School | Mount Airy | Elementary | PK-05 | 272 | · |
| Woodville Elementary School | Clarkesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 187 | · |
| Habersham Success Academy | Mount Airy | High | 06-12 | 75 | · |
Cities in Habersham County
About Habersham County
In Georgia, Habersham County is a rural-scale county of about 47,793 residents. 13 public schools across the county educates about 6,835 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $67,309 a year, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 7% above the Georgia median.
For a sense of the school types, Habersham County covers 7 elementary schools (3,033 students), 3 middle schools (1,564), and 3 high schools (2,238).
The largest single district in Habersham County is Habersham County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 6,835 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 5%: 6,496 students in SY 2020-21 versus 6,835 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Habersham County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data