Banks County Primary School

266 Highway 51 S
Homer, GA 30547
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Banks County Primary School serves 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Banks County Primary School's student population of 720 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Banks County Primary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
2%
36%
White
78%
35%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Banks County Primary School?
720 students attend Banks County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Banks County Primary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Banks County Primary School?
Banks County Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Banks County Primary School offer ?
Banks County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Banks County Primary School part of?
Banks County Primary School is part of Banks County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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