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The GHSA announced on Monday evening the new classifications for the 2026-28 cycle. Schools have until November 9 at 12 PM to appeal. MORE INFO
Below are the classifications assigned for our local schools in the BLITZ coverage area (ordered from highest class to lowest).
CLASS 6A
Habersham Central
Habersham moves up to 6A from 5A, with enrollment at 2,058.
CLASS 5A
Jefferson
The Dragons move up from 3A to 5A, making a large leap two classifications. 1,352 is the enrollment.
CLASS 4A
Dawson County
The Tigers move up from 3A to 4A, with an enrollment at 1,216.
White County
With an enrollment at 1,110, White County moves up from 3A.
CLASS 3A
Stephens County
Stephens County rises from 2A to 3A, with enrollment at 1,102.
Lumpkin County
The Indians remain in 3A, with enrollment at 1,048.
Franklin County
The Lions move up from 2A to 3A, with enrollment set at 981.
Union County
With enrollment at 871, Union County goes up from 2A to 3A.
CLASS 2A
Banks County
The Leopards go from 1A DI to 2A, and have 787 students.
Commerce
At 567 enrollment, the Tigers move from 1A DI to 2A.
Rabun County
With 614 enrollment, Rabun County is in 2A, up from 1A DI.
CLASS 1A
Towns County
The Indians stay in 1A with enrollment at 269.
