For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 886 students in Banks County, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Banks County, GA is Banks County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Banks County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Banks County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Banks County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Banks County High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Banks County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banks County High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1486a Historic Homer Hwy
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2221
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2221
Grades: 9-12
| 886 students
Banks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
102 Hwy 51 South
Homer, GA 30547
(770) 532-9981
Homer, GA 30547
(770) 532-9981
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
182 Hwy 51 South
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2190
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2190
Grades: 4-5
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Banks County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Banks County, GA include Banks County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Banks County, GA?
1 public high schools are located in Banks County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Banks County, GA?
Banks County, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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