For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,780 students in Banks County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Banks County, GA are Banks County Elementary School, Banks County Middle School and Maysville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Banks County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Banks County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Banks County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banks County Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Highway 51 S
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2308
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2308
Gr: 3-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Banks County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
712 Thompson St
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2277
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2277
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9270 Highway 82 Spur
Maysville, GA 30558
(706) 652-2241
Maysville, GA 30558
(706) 652-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
894 Willingham Ave
Baldwin, GA 30511
(706) 778-6435
Baldwin, GA 30511
(706) 778-6435
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Banks County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1486a Historic Homer Hwy
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2221
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2221
Gr: 9-12 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
266 Highway 51 S
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2355
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2355
Gr: PK-2 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Banks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
102 Hwy 51 South
Homer, GA 30547
(770) 532-9981
Homer, GA 30547
(770) 532-9981
182 Hwy 51 South
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2190
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2190
Gr: 4-5 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Banks County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Banks County, GA include Banks County Elementary School, Banks County Middle School and Maysville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Banks County?
6 public schools are located in Banks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Banks County?
Banks County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Banks County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Banks County include: Banks County High School vs. Banks County Elementary School, Banks County Middle School vs. Banks County Elementary School, Banks County High School vs. Banks County Middle School
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