Habersham Success 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 Success Academy
Mount Airy · Public high · Grades 6–12
75 students
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
Demorest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
566 students
| Measure | Habersham Success Academy Mount Airy, Georgia | Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School Demorest, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #411 of 431 | #185 of 482 |
| National rank | #16521 of 16,910 | #8508 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 75 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 75 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 37.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 55% |
| city | Mount Airy | Demorest |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 11.1).
- •Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 15%).
- •Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 15%).
- •Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 100%).
- •Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 37.5).
- •Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 75.
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 Success Academy better than Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School ranks higher (46.0 vs 11.1 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 Success 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 Success Academy: 75. Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Habersham Success Academy and Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School rank in Georgia?
Habersham Success Academy is 411th of 431 and Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School is 185th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).