Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School vs South Habersham Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
Demorest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
566 students
South Habersham Middle School
Cornelia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School Demorest, Georgia | South Habersham Middle School Cornelia, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 482 | #179 of 482 |
| National rank | #8508 of 15,369 | #8237 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 566 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| city | Demorest | Cornelia |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Habersham Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 46.0).
- •South Habersham Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 94.5%).
- •South Habersham Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.0).
- •Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 456.
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 Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School better than South Habersham Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Habersham Middle School ranks higher (47.3 vs 46.0 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 Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School and South Habersham Middle School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Demorest and Cornelia in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School: 566. South Habersham Middle School: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School and South Habersham Middle School rank in Georgia?
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School is 185th of 482 and South Habersham Middle School is 179th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).