For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,497 students in Cornelia, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cornelia, GA are Level Grove Elementary School, South Habersham Middle School and Cornelia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cornelia, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cornelia have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Cornelia, GA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Level Grove Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2525 Level Grove Rd
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-3087
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-3087
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
South Habersham Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
237 Old Athens Hwy
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-7121
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-7121
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Cornelia Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
375 Old Cleveland Rd
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-6526
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-6526
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cornelia, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cornelia, GA include Level Grove Elementary School, South Habersham Middle School and Cornelia Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cornelia?
3 public elementary schools are located in Cornelia.
What is the racial composition of students in Cornelia?
Cornelia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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