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Hancock County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 652 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 7% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
652 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hancock County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Graduation Rate
82%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.5%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
20%
% Black
93%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
3%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,406 is higher than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,417 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,406
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,417
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hancock County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock Central High School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District manages 3 public schools serving 652 students.
What is the rank of Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District is ranked #216 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County School District?
93% of Hancock County School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Hancock County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,417 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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