Very Good
#531 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 23% in state
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
Middle School · Habersham County · Demorest, GA
A Habersham County middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy, Demorest, GA 30535
- Math 46% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average292/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Demorest), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,380
Median home value
$210,000
Median rent
$1,041/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30535; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Rabun Gap Nacoochee SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 641 | Compare → |
| South Habersham Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| North Habersham Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 554 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #9 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
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School is listed in Habersham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School is a public middle school in Demorest, GA, part of Habersham County, serving approximately 610 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
What grades does Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School serve?
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School?
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School rank in GA?
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School ranks #531 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School a charter school?
No, Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School?
79.7% of students at Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 610
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Habersham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (706) 778-0830
- Area population (ZIP 30535)
- 8,755
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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.
- Reading/ELA 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 30535; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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