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Habersham Central High School

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Habersham Central High School ranks 93 rd of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

93^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 79% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Habersham Central High School is a public high school located in Mount Airy, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,535 students. The school is part of the Habersham County School District, which is ranked 45th out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Habersham Central High School has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Georgia high schools over the past 5 years, with a peak ranking of 60th out of 442 schools in 2022-2023. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing above average compared to other high schools in the state. Additionally, Habersham Central High School has shown strong graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of 97.5% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average. In several subject areas, the school outperforms the Habersham County and Georgia averages in the percentage of students proficient or better on the Milestones Assessments.

Comparing Habersham Central High School to nearby schools, Rabun County High School outperforms Habersham Central High School in several metrics, including higher test scores and a higher statewide ranking. However, White County High School and Banks County High School, also nearby schools, have similar performance to Habersham Central High School in many areas. Overall, Habersham Central High School appears to be a strong-performing high school within its district, with consistently high rankings, graduation rates, and test scores.

1,611

Students ?

17.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,167

Per pupil spending ?

77.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2059 State Hwy 197 S
Mount Airy, GA 30563

(706) 778-7161

District: Habersham County

Feeder schools for Habersham Central High School:

Elementary:	Baldwin Elementary School
	Clarkesville Elementary School
	Cornelia Elementary School
	Demorest Elementary School
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	Fairview Elementary School
	Hazel Grove Elementary School
	Level Grove Elementary School
	Woodville Elementary School
Middle:	Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
	North Habersham Middle School
	South Habersham Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.6%

Hispanic:

33.6%

Two or more races:

3.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 67th percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (48% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Georgia high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Algebra I scores 40 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg53%

Georgia avg42%

93^rd of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 13 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

45^th of 206Habersham County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	67.4	93 of 452	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	70.2	86 of 458	81.2%	★★★★☆
2023	74.8	60 of 442	86.4%	★★★★☆
2022	56.6	131 of 429	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.2	47 of 410	88.5%	★★★★☆
2019	57.7	127 of 438	71.0%	★★★★☆
2018	54.7	133 of 428	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	45.7	169 of 420	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.5	187 of 426	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	51.9	145 of 435	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.0	148 of 425	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.2	163 of 425	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.7	147 of 396	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.3	137 of 402	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.1	166 of 384	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.0	122 of 372	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	53.6	182 of 370	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	55.9	152 of 358	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.3	84 of 335	74.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

United States History60%+21 vs state

Biology52%+8 vs state

American Literature and Composition42%~ state avg

Algebra I5%-40 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Habersham Central High School	Public	9-12	2059 State Hwy 197 S	Mount Airy	30563	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 778-7161	1,611	93	17.4	77.2%	928 (57.6%)	52 (3.2%)	542 (33.6%)	33 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (3.4%)	67.4	93^rd of 452 public high schools	79.4%		70.2	86^th of 458 public high schools	81.2%	7	42.0	4.8	52.2	59.9	$11,167	$447	$10,721
Habersham Success Academy	Public	6-12	171 Raider Cir	Mount Airy	30563	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 894-3056	75	3	28.8	100.0%	54 (72.0%)	2 (2.7%)	15 (20.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.0%)								(n/a)	16.7
Stephens County High School	Public	9-12	323 Indian Trl	Toccoa	30577	Stephens County	Stephens County	No	No	No	No	(706) 886-6825	1,133	79	14.3	89.0%	806 (71.1%)	131 (11.6%)	82 (7.2%)	20 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (8.1%)	30	299^th of 452 public high schools	33.8%		45.3	211^th of 458 public high schools	53.9%	88	26.8	33.0	39.6	15.3	$13,650	$613	$13,037
Mountain Education High School	Public	9-12	1963 Tom Bell Rd	Cleveland	30528	White County	State Specialty Schools I- Mountain Education High School	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 219-4664	1,692	79	21.4	32.3%	1,172 (69.3%)	67 (4.0%)	381 (22.5%)	5 (0.3%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (3.3%)	45	199^th of 452 public high schools	56.0%		44.6	213^th of 458 public high schools	53.5%	14	35.3	13.4	31.3	41.6	$10,139	$567	$9,572
Banks County High School	Public	9-12	1486A Historic Homer Hwy	Homer	30547	Banks County	Banks County	No	No	No	No	(706) 677-2221	831	69	12.0	75.0%	640 (77.0%)	17 (2.0%)	131 (15.8%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.9%)	61.7	113^th of 452 public high schools	75.0%		43.2	221^st of 458 public high schools	51.7%	108	40.0	58.1	49.1	47.2	$15,107	$318	$14,789
White County High School	Public	9-12	2600 Highway 129 N	Cleveland	30528	White County	White County	No	No	No	No	(706) 865-2312	1,140	75	15.1	71.3%	965 (84.6%)	19 (1.7%)	85 (7.5%)	10 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (5.3%)	59.2	125^th of 452 public high schools	72.3%		59.1	138^th of 458 public high schools	69.9%	13	45.6	34.8	50.0	50.8	$13,736	$658	$13,078
Rabun County High School	Public	9-12	230 Wildcat Hill Dr	Tiger	30576	Rabun County	Rabun County	No	No	No	No	(706) 782-4526	647	55	11.6	78.4%	475 (73.4%)	6 (0.9%)	143 (22.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.1%)	77.7	54^th of 452 public high schools	88.1%		88	27^th of 458 public high schools	94.1%	27	46.8	72.8	61.3	59.6	$17,951	$593	$17,358

Frequently Asked Questions about Habersham Central High School

What district is Habersham Central High School in?

Habersham County

What is the racial makeup of Habersham Central High School?

Students at Habersham Central High School are 58% White, 34% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Habersham Central High School a good school?

Habersham Central High School ranks 93^rd of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Habersham Central High School?

Habersham Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Baldwin Elementary School
Elementary : Clarkesville Elementary School
Elementary : Cornelia Elementary School
Elementary : Demorest Elementary School
Elementary : Fairview Elementary School
Elementary : Hazel Grove Elementary School
Elementary : Level Grove Elementary School
Elementary : Woodville Elementary School
Middle : Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
Middle : North Habersham Middle School
Middle : South Habersham Middle School

How many students attend Habersham Central High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,611 students attended Habersham Central High School.

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2017–18 through 2023–24 dropout ratesJan 7, 2026

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