For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 658 students in Banks County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Banks County, GA is Banks County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Banks County, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Banks County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Banks County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
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 middle schools in Banks County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Banks County, GA include Banks County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Banks County?
1 public middle schools are located in Banks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Banks County?
Banks County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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