Enrollment
75
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Habersham Success Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Habersham Success Academy
Habersham Success Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Mount Airy, Georgia, enrolling 75 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 74% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Georgia schools, with 75 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 75 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 20 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 75 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mount Airy's public schools, it stands alongside Hazel Grove Elementary School (272 students): Habersham Success Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25:1 vs 11.3:1).
Habersham County also operates Habersham Central High School (1,611 students) and Level Grove Elementary School (591 students) alongside Habersham Success Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Habersham Success Academy compares
Habersham Success Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,229
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Habersham County, which includes Habersham Success Academy.
$14,229
Per student
+3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 48.0%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~75 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mount Airy on the city page.
Is Habersham Success Academy a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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