- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cornelia, GA
South Habersham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Habersham Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130258001154
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Habersham Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cornelia · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Habersham Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Habersham Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cornelia, GA.
School address
District: Habersham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130258001154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
South Habersham Middle School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 130258001154 · Cornelia, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 11.4:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Habersham Central High School (1,611 students)
South Habersham Middle School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
South 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 456
South Habersham Middle School
456 students
What this shows South Habersham Middle School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Habersham Middle School compares
South 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▼ 6% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
White 39.0%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, South Habersham Middle School is more 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 South Habersham Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habersham Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Level Grove Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Habersham Ninth Grade Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Demorest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Habersham Middle School
How many students attend South Habersham Middle School?
South Habersham Middle School has 456 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cornelia, GA. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Habersham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Habersham Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 South Habersham Middle School?
56.9% of students at South Habersham Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Habersham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Habersham Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Cornelia, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Habersham Middle School?
South Habersham Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 South Habersham Middle School rank among public schools in Cornelia?
By Resource Investment Index, South Habersham Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cornelia, 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 South 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.