Habersham Central High School vs Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Habersham Central High School
Mt Airy · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,611 students
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
Demorest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
566 students
| Measure | Habersham Central High School Mt Airy, Georgia | Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School Demorest, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 431 | #185 of 482 |
| National rank | #10635 of 16,910 | #8508 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,611 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 1,611 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 55% |
| city | Mt Airy | Demorest |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 41.3).
- •Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Habersham Central High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •Habersham Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 92.4%).
- •Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.5).
- •Habersham Central High School is the larger school with 1,611 students compared with 566.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Habersham Central High School better than Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School ranks higher (46.0 vs 41.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Habersham Central High School and Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Mt Airy and Demorest in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Habersham Central High School: 1,611. Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Habersham Central High School and Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School rank in Georgia?
Habersham Central High School is 171st of 431 and Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School is 185th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).