For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,654 students in Habersham County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Habersham County, GA are Clarkesville Elementary School, Demorest Elementary School and Hazel Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Habersham County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Habersham County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Habersham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkesville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6539 Highway 115
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2442
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2442
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Demorest Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3116 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-4126
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-4126
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hazel Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6390 Dicks Hill Pkwy
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 754-2942
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 754-2942
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Woodville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 Historic Old Highway 441
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-4225
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-4225
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
North Habersham Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Wall Bridge Rd
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2915
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2915
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2925 Cannon Bridge Rd
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-2030
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-2030
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #77.
Level Grove Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2525 Level Grove Rd
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-3087
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-3087
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #88.
South Habersham Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
237 Old Athens Hwy
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-7121
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-7121
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
Rank: #99.
Cornelia Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
375 Old Cleveland Rd
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-6526
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-6526
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #1010.
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-0830
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-0830
Grades: 6-8
| 610 students
Rank: #1111.
Habersham Success Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
171 Raider Cir
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 894-3056
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 894-3056
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Habersham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chattachoochee Community Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
901 Fairview School Rd
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 754-4461
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 754-4461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Habersham County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Habersham County, GA include Clarkesville Elementary School, Demorest Elementary School and Hazel Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Habersham County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Habersham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Habersham County?
Habersham County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Habersham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Habersham County include: Cornelia Elementary School vs. Hazel Grove Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School vs. Clarkesville Elementary School, Demorest Elementary School vs. Level Grove Elementary School
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