Middle Schools in Habersham County

Habersham County is home to three middle schools serving grades 6-8: Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School, North Habersham Middle School, and South Habersham Middle School, all part of the Habersham County school district, which ranks in the top 30% of Georgia districts.

North Habersham Middle School is the clear academic leader, ranking 65th in the state (89th percentile) and outperforming its peers in every subject and grade level. Its 8th grade math proficiency (67.9%) is 23 points higher than Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School (44.7%), and its 8th grade science score (57.1%) nearly doubles the state average. South Habersham Middle School is the most improved, climbing 41 spots in state rankings to 135th, while also posting the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (11.9%) in the district. Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School is the only 3-star school in the group, ranking 205th, and is the sole school to fall below the state average in any subject (6th grade math at 39.3% vs. 40.7% statewide).

All three schools achieve a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam, far exceeding the district (57.2%) and state (48.1%) averages, though this likely reflects selective placement of advanced students. The district shows a clear strength in 8th grade science, with every school beating the state average. Notably, North Habersham achieves its top results despite having the highest chronic absenteeism (16.7%), while South Habersham spends the most per student ($15,933) yet trails in most metrics. For parents, North Habersham offers the strongest academics, South Habersham shows positive momentum, and Hilliard A. Wilbanks may warrant closer attention given its declining trajectory.