For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 726 students in Hancock County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 130 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Hancock County, GA are Hancock Central Middle School, Hancock Central High School and Lewis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hancock County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hancock Central Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11311 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-6652
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-6652
Grades: 6-8
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Hancock Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11311 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7009
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7009
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #33.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11145 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7028
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7028
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hancock County Crossroads Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
11311 Ga Hwy 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7418
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7418
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rr 1, Box 261
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-5047
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-5047
Grades: K-5
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hancock County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Hancock County, GA include Hancock Central Middle School, Hancock Central High School and Lewis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hancock County, GA?
3 public schools are located in Hancock County, GA.
What percentage of students in Hancock County, GA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County, GA?
Hancock County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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