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Best Habersham County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,329 students in Habersham County, GA (there are , serving 6,759 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
75% of private schools in Habersham County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Habersham County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Photo
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School
Gr: PK-12 | 607 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Presbyterian
181 Jefferson Street
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 746-7720
(5)
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Tallulah Falls School Photo
Tallulah Falls School
Gr: 4-12 | 565 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 13
Po Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
(1)
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The Torch Christian Academy Photo
The Torch Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 75 students
Church of God
800 Cannon Bridge Road
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-4063
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Map of Trinity Classical School
Trinity Classical School
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 5
Christian
243 Hazel Creek Church Rd
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 894-2404
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearHabersham County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20195
20185
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
1,329 Students
161,876 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025332198179
2024332192172
2023299197174
2022297206185
2021285199180
2020281188171
2019159199175
2018128194172
201748206180
201648205178
201563187167
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% Average Students of Color
27%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202527%28%34%
202427%27%34%
202318%27%33%
202214%29%33%
202114%29%32%
202018%27%32%
201927%28%31%
201830%27%31%
201724%29%32%
201624%28%32%
201518%29%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
152 Teachers
17,048 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20259:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
20236:110:111:1
20226:110:111:1
20216:110:111:1
20206:110:112:1
20198:110:112:1
20188:110:112:1
20175:110:112:1
20165:110:112:1
20156:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202566%54%55%
202466%54%54%
202368%53%54%
202268%53%54%
202178%52%54%
202063%51%54%
201945%51%53%
201851%51%53%
201767%51%53%
201667%51%52%
201567%50%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025111415
2024111415
2023111415
2022111415
2021131415
2020121415
2019131415
2018131415
2017121415
2016121415
2015101415
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025151313
2024141212
2023141211
2022141111
2021141111
201921111
201821011
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Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1199

SAT Score Trends (2018-2025)

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025120011981233
2024120011941230
2023120011911228
2022120011971229
2021120011981229
2020120011941226
2019121511961226
2018118012041226
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2018-2025)

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025252626
2024252626
2023252626
2022252626
2021252626
2020252525
2018242525
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,033
$14,188

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025$6,033$14,368$15,012
2024$8,400$12,784$13,254
2023$7,967$11,815$12,626
2022$7,967$11,259$12,187
2021$7,967$10,884$11,800
2020$7,767$10,375$11,512
2019$7,450$10,771$11,293
2018$7,467$10,529$11,017
2017$5,150$10,379$10,708
2016$5,150$9,990$10,356
2015$4,550$9,516$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
80%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202580%29%34%
202475%28%34%
202373%27%34%
202273%25%33%
202173%24%33%
202075%24%32%
201964%24%31%
201861%23%30%
201741%22%30%
201641%20%29%
201541%21%28%
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Average Acceptance Rate
68%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202568%78%81%
202468%80%85%
202368%81%85%
202268%82%85%
202168%83%85%
202075%82%85%
201975%83%85%
201875%83%85%
201785%84%85%
201685%84%85%
201585%85%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$20 million
$43 million

Endowment Trends (2021-2025)

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025$20 M$47 M$39 M
2024$20 M$48 M$39 M
2023$20 M$47 M$39 M
2022$20 M$48 M$40 M
2021$20 M$38 M$40 M
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20250.570.590.65
20240.570.600.65
20230.430.590.65
20220.440.580.64
20210.430.570.64
20200.420.570.64
20190.610.570.63
20180.480.570.63
20170.130.550.61
20160.130.550.61
20150.230.560.61
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
121 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
9%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20259%4%5%
20249%4%5%
20236%4%5%
20225%3%4%
20216%3%4%
20206%3%4%
20199%4%4%
201812%3%4%
20174%2%4%
20164%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
48 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20254%3%9%
20244%3%9%
20232%3%9%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%9%
20202%3%9%
20191%3%8%
20182%3%8%
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# Black Students
116 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20259%10%7%
20249%10%7%
20235%10%8%
20225%10%7%
20215%10%7%
20205%10%8%
20198%10%7%
201810%11%7%
20171%10%7%
20161%10%7%
20151%11%8%
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# White Students
832 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
63%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202563%58%52%
202463%58%52%
202374%59%52%
202273%60%54%
202174%61%54%
202075%61%54%
201956%61%56%
201871%62%56%
201793%63%58%
201693%63%58%
201587%62%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
207 Students
40,751 Students
% of Others Students
15%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHabersham County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202515%25%26%
202415%25%26%
202313%24%25%
202215%24%25%
202113%23%25%
202012%23%24%
201926%22%24%
20185%21%23%
20172%23%22%
20162%22%22%
20159%22%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Habersham County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Habersham County, GA include Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, The Torch Christian Academy, and Tallulah Falls School.
How many private schools are located in Habersham County?
4 private schools are located in Habersham County.
What percentage of students in Habersham County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Habersham County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Habersham County?
75% of private schools in Habersham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Which private schools in Habersham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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