Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School

3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535

www.habershamschools.com

566 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wilbanks Middle School, located in Demorest, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Habersham County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of students during their critical middle school years. The campus offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success, while emphasizing core subjects, technology integration, and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond academics, Wilbanks Middle School places a strong value on community and student engagement. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, which encourage students to explore their interests and build character. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the faculty and staff work collaboratively with parents and the local community to help every student reach their full potential in both their educational and personal pursuits.

566

Total Students

47.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	251
Black	18
Asian	13
Two or More	31

White
253 (44.7%)
Hispanic
251 (44.3%)
Two or More
31 (5.5%)
Black
18 (3.2%)
Asian
13 (2.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Habersham County
Phone:	(706)778-0830
Website:	http://www.habershamschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	523
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 178

Grade 7 196

Grade 8 192