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#990 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 44% in state
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy
School · Habersham County · Mount Airy, GA
A Habersham County school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
171 Raider Circle, Mount Airy, GA 30563
- Math 71% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 1 AP courses offered
Academics
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Students at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 9 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Habersham Ninth Grade Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average422/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,202
Median home value
$215,600
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habersham Success AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Habersham Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,535 | Compare → |
| Trinity Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 56 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Habersham County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 of 14
- District spending per student
- $14,587NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy is listed in Habersham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Habersham Ninth Grade Academy
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy is a public school in Mount Airy, GA, part of Habersham County, serving approximately 570 students in grades 9th-9th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #990 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Habersham Ninth Grade Academy
What grades does Habersham Ninth Grade Academy serve?
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend Habersham Ninth Grade Academy?
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Habersham Ninth Grade Academy rank in GA?
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy ranks #990 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Habersham Ninth Grade Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Habersham Ninth Grade Academy has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Habersham Ninth Grade Academy a charter school?
No, Habersham Ninth Grade Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Habersham Ninth Grade Academy a Title I school?
No, Habersham Ninth Grade Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Habersham Ninth Grade Academy?
67.2% of students at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 570
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Habersham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (706) 778-0830
- Area population (ZIP 30563)
- 6,140
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30563; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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