- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Airy, GA
Habersham Success Academy
Federal NCES profile for Habersham Success Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130258004144
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Habersham Success Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mount Airy · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Habersham Success Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Habersham Success Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mount Airy, GA.
School address
District: Habersham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130258004144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Habersham Success Academy grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+14.1%).
Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 130258004144 · Mount Airy, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
75 enr · 25:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Habersham Central High School (1,611 students)
Habersham Success Academy grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+14.1%). Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Habersham Success Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Habersham Cent
Habersham Central High School
1,611 students
- Level Grove El 591
Level Grove Elementary School
591 students
- Hilliard a. Wi 566
Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School
566 students
- Habersham Nint 552
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy
552 students
- Demorest Eleme 548
Demorest Elementary School
548 students
- This school 75
Habersham Success Academy
75 students
What this shows Habersham Success Academy reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How Habersham Success Academy compares
Habersham Success Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 74% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 31% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 74% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
74.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,587
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 75 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Habersham Success Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Habersham County reports $14,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Habersham Success Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habersham Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Level Grove Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Habersham Ninth Grade Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Demorest Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Habersham Success Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Mount Airy
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~75 students)
Frequently asked questions about Habersham Success Academy
How many students attend Habersham Success Academy?
Habersham Success Academy has 75 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Airy, GA. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Habersham Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Habersham Success Academy is 25:1, which is 74% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Habersham Success Academy?
79.7% of students at Habersham Success Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Habersham Success Academy?
The largest demographic group at Habersham Success Academy is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Mount Airy, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Habersham Success Academy?
Habersham Success Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Habersham Success Academy rank among public schools in Mount Airy?
By Resource Investment Index, Habersham Success Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mount Airy, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Habersham County?
Besides Habersham Success Academy, Habersham County also operates Habersham Central High School (1,611 students), Level Grove Elementary School (591 students), and Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School (566 students). See the Habersham County district page for the complete list.