For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 214 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 15% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% 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 82%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hancock Central High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hancock County (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%
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hancock County Crossroads Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
11311 Ga Hwy 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7418
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7418
Rr 1, Box 261
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-5047
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-5047
Gr: K-5 | 164 students Minority enrollment: 98%
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?
1 public high schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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