Summary:
Zip code 30563 (Mount Airy, GA) is home to a single elementary school, Hazel Grove Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 and is part of the Habersham County school district.
Hazel Grove Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school that defies expectations given its high level of economic need, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The school ranks in the 76th percentile statewide (291st out of 1,219 elementary schools) and has maintained a consistent 4-star rating for three consecutive years. Academically, the school outperforms both district and state averages across nearly every subject and grade level. In the most recent testing cycle, 3rd grade math proficiency reached 71.4%, exceeding the state average by 23.1 percentage points, while 5th grade math came in at 59.6% (+15.5 points vs. state). Even the school's relative weak spot—4th grade math at 54%—still beats the state average by 3.9 points. Last year's ELA results were also strong, with proficiency rates 4.3 to 10.0 points above state averages across grades 3-5.
One of the most striking findings is the school's exceptional attendance culture: chronic absenteeism is just 4.3%, compared to 13.2% for the district and 17.7% statewide. This likely plays a major role in the school's success. The school also benefits from generous resources, spending $17,192 per student with a favorable 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. While the school's state percentile has slipped slightly from 80th (2023-2024) to 76th (2025-2026), and 5th grade science scores declined by 9.6 points year-over-year, the school remains a standout within Habersham County, outperforming its district by 5.4 to 23.4 percentage points across all subjects. For parents, this is a school that delivers strong academic results despite significant economic challenges, making it a compelling option in the Mount Airy area.
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