Summary:
Clarkesville, Georgia, is served by a single middle school, North Habersham Middle School, which enrolls 542 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Habersham County School District.
North Habersham Middle School stands out as a high-achieving school that consistently outperforms state averages across every tested subject and grade level, despite serving a student population where nearly 79% qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school’s most remarkable achievement is its Algebra I program, where 100% of students scored proficient or better on the End of Course assessment for two consecutive years—a rate more than 50 points above the state average. Eighth graders also show exceptional strength in science (57.1% proficient vs. 29.7% statewide) and social studies (67.4% vs. 40.2% statewide). The school’s state ranking has improved to 65th out of 578 Georgia middle schools, placing it in the top 11% statewide. With a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1 and per-student spending of $13,006, the school appears to deploy resources effectively to support learning.
While the school’s overall performance is strong, there are some trends worth monitoring. Eighth-grade math proficiency declined from 79.2% in 2024–2025 to 67.9% in 2025–2026, and science dropped from 71.9% to 57.1% over the same period, though both remain well above state averages. Chronic absenteeism stands at 16.7%, which is below the state average of 17.7% but above the district’s 13.2%. English Language Arts scores for the current year have not yet been released and will be available in December; last year’s data showed a clear upward trajectory by grade, with 8th graders achieving 59.6% proficiency—nearly 20 points above the state. Overall, North Habersham Middle School delivers impressive academic results for its students, particularly in advanced math and 8th-grade content areas, making it a standout school in the region.
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