For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 726 students in Hancock County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Hancock County School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,318 Schools
# Students
726 Students
1,744,808 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
117,290 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hancock County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
306,387 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
18%
# Black Students
694 Students
633,749 Students
% Black Students
96%
36%
# White Students
16 Students
643,634 Students
% White Students
2%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
44
121,961
# Students in 1st Grade:
51
122,092
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
124,141
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
125,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
126,819
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
128,911
# Students in 6th Grade:
54
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
56
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
61
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,152 is higher than the state median of $14,328. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,908 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,152
$14,328
Spending / Student
$22,908
$13,453
Best Hancock County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hancock Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11311 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7009
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7009
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Hancock Central Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11311 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-6652
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-6652
Grades: 6-8
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11145 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7028
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7028
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District manages 3 public schools serving 726 students.
What is the rank of Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District is ranked #220 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County School District?
96% of Hancock County School District students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Hancock County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,908 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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