Habersham County School District
School District · Clarkesville, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,587
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,587
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Habersham County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Habersham County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hazel Grove Elementary School
Mount Airy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Demorest Elementary School
Demorest · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Woodville Elementary School
Clarkesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#24 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,587
+$459 vs Georgia median
District size
7,177 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Habersham County ranks #24 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Habersham County's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hazel Grove Elementary School (8.7/10), Demorest Elementary School (8.6/10), and Woodville Elementary School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 73% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Habersham County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +23.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Habersham County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Habersham County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hazel Grove Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Demorest Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Woodville Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | North Habersham Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | South Habersham Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Clarkesville Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Fairview Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Baldwin Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Level Grove Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Habersham County
Habersham County is a Clarkesville, Georgia school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 7,177 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $14,587 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Habersham County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hazel Grove Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Habersham County students show an average math proficiency of 56.8% and ELA proficiency of 57.1%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Habersham County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Habersham County with test data.
Schools in Habersham County
14 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Clarkesville
- Total Enrollment
- 7,177
- Teachers (FTE)
- 552
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Habersham County?
Habersham County has 14 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Habersham County?
The average composite rating for Habersham County is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Habersham County?
Habersham County spends $14,587 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Habersham County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Habersham County is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Habersham County?
Hazel Grove Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Habersham County with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Habersham County?
Across schools in Habersham County with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Habersham County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Habersham County has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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