For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,598 students in Demorest, GA (there are , serving 75 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Demorest, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Demorest, GA are Demorest Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Demorest, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Demorest have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Demorest, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Demorest Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3116 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-4126
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-4126
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2925 Cannon Bridge Rd
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-2030
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-2030
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-0830
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-0830
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Demorest, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chattachoochee Community Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
901 Fairview School Rd
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 754-4461
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 754-4461
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Demorest, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Demorest, GA include Demorest Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Demorest?
3 public schools are located in Demorest.
What percentage of students in Demorest go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Demorest are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Demorest?
Demorest public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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