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#366 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 16% in state

North Habersham Middle School

Middle School · Habersham County · Clarkesville, GA

A Habersham County middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1500 Wall Bridge Rd, Clarkesville, GA 30523

  • Math 57% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+14.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.7 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$14,587
Chronic Absenteeism23.1%

Students at North Habersham Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency57%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Habersham 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 13Somewhat 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

$76,780

Median home value

$244,200

Median rent

$933/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

83.9%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rabun Gap Nacoochee SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–121.7 mi641Compare →
Trinity Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privateK–124.9 mi56Compare →
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.86–85.0 mi610Compare →
South Habersham Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.26–8Not available438Compare →

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
#4 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

North Habersham Middle School is listed in Habersham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Habersham Middle School

North Habersham Middle School is a public middle school in Clarkesville, GA, part of Habersham County, serving approximately 554 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #366 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Habersham Middle School

What grades does North Habersham Middle School serve?

North Habersham Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend North Habersham Middle School?

North Habersham Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Habersham Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Habersham Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Habersham Middle School rank in GA?

North Habersham Middle School ranks #366 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is North Habersham Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Habersham Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 North Habersham Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Habersham Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Habersham Middle School a charter school?

No, North Habersham Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Habersham Middle School a Title I school?

No, North Habersham Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Habersham Middle School?

57.9% of students at North Habersham 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
554
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Habersham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.1%
Area population (ZIP 30523)
13,777
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
49.8
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 30523; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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