Habersham Ninth Grade Academy vs Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy
Mount Airy · Public other · Grades 9–9
552 students
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
Demorest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
566 students
| Measure | Habersham Ninth Grade Academy Mount Airy, Georgia | Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School Demorest, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #185 of 482 |
| National rank | – | #8508 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 552 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 55% |
| city | Mount Airy | Demorest |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Habersham Ninth Grade Academy does better on math proficiency (74% vs 55%).
- •Habersham Ninth Grade Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 92.4%).
- •Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.9).
- •Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 552.
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 Ninth Grade Academy better than Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Habersham Ninth Grade Academy and Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Airy and Demorest in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy: 552. Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Habersham Ninth Grade Academy and Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School rank in Georgia?
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy is unranked and Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School is 185th of 482 among other schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).