- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clarkesville, GA
North Habersham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Habersham Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130258001147
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Habersham Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Clarkesville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Habersham Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Habersham Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clarkesville, GA.
School address
District: Habersham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130258001147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
North Habersham Middle School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 130258001147 · Clarkesville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 12.9:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Habersham Central High School (1,611 students)
North Habersham Middle School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North Habersham Middle School 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 542
North Habersham Middle School
542 students
What this shows North Habersham Middle School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Habersham Middle School compares
North Habersham Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 41% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Georgia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, North Habersham Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Habersham County reports $14,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Habersham Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habersham Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Level Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Habersham Ninth Grade Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Demorest Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Habersham Middle School'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Habersham Middle School
How many students attend North Habersham Middle School?
North Habersham Middle School has 542 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clarkesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Habersham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Habersham Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Habersham Middle School?
35.7% of students at North Habersham Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Habersham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Habersham Middle School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Clarkesville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Habersham Middle School?
North Habersham Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 North Habersham Middle School rank among public schools in Clarkesville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Habersham Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clarkesville, 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 North Habersham Middle School, 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.