Summary:
Zip code 30523, serving the Clarkesville, Georgia area, is home to one middle school, North Habersham Middle School, which educates students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Habersham County School District.
For parents considering this area, North Habersham Middle School stands out as a high-performing school that consistently beats state averages in every tested subject. The school ranks in the 89th percentile statewide and has improved its ranking over the past three years. Its most impressive result is a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End of Course assessment for two consecutive years, more than double the state average of 48.1%. The school also excels in 8th grade science, with 57.1% proficiency compared to 29.7% statewide, and 8th grade social studies, where 67.4% of students meet standards versus 40.2% across Georgia. Even in 6th and 7th grade math, the school outperforms the state by roughly 10 percentage points in each subject.
While the school serves a student body where nearly 79% qualify for free or reduced lunch, it still achieves results well above expectations. Chronic absenteeism sits at 16.7%, slightly below the state average of 17.7%, and the school maintains a favorable 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio with per-student spending of $13,006. One area to watch is a year-over-year dip in 8th grade math and science scores, though the school still holds leads of more than 20 percentage points over the state in both subjects. Overall, North Habersham Middle School is a strong choice for families, offering advanced academic pathways and consistent outperformance of both district and state benchmarks.
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