For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 245 students in Hancock County, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Hancock County, GA is Hancock Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Hancock County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hancock Central High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hancock County (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
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hancock County Crossroads Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
11311 Ga Hwy 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7418
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7418
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rr 1, Box 261
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-5047
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-5047
Grades: K-5
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, GA include Hancock Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hancock County, GA?
1 public high schools are located in Hancock County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County, GA?
Hancock County, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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