Serving 831 students in grades 9-12, Banks County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Banks County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Homer, GA, covering approximately 233.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the edge and a maximum distance of 12.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Banks County High School's student population of 831 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
831 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating and Empowering for Success
School Rankings
Banks County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banks County High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1382 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
African Leopard
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banks County High School's ranking?
Banks County High School is ranked #1382 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Banks County High School often compared to?
Banks County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Banks County Elementary School, Banks County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Banks County High School?
The graduation rate of Banks County High School is 89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Banks County High School?
831 students attend Banks County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Banks County High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Banks County High School?
Banks County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Banks County High School offer ?
Banks County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Banks County High School part of?
Banks County High School is part of Banks County School District.
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