Banneker High School is a public high school in Union City, Georgia, United States, with a College Park, Georgia postal address. It is part of the Fulton County School System and named for Benjamin Banneker, a free African-American almanac author, surveyor, landowner and farmer.
Serving 1,695 students in grades 9-12, Banneker 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 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Banneker High School's student population of 1,695 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,695 students
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Year Founded
1988
Colors
Red, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Banneker 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 Banneker High School is 0.17, 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
#1909 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
91%
36%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banneker High School's ranking?
Banneker High School is ranked #1909 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Banneker High School often compared to?
Banneker High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hapeville Charter Career Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Banneker High School?
The graduation rate of Banneker High School is 83%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Banneker High School?
1,695 students attend Banneker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Banneker High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Banneker High School?
Banneker High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Banneker High School offer ?
Banneker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Banneker High School part of?
Banneker High School is part of Fulton County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The schools are good the teachers are nice and you can ask many questions they won't get mad and it's a quick and simple time schedule. And some teachers ate even LGBT friendly.
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