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Best Sparta Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 671 students in Sparta, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 154 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Sparta, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).

The top ranked public schools in Sparta, GA are Hancock Central High School, Hancock Central Middle School and Lewis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sparta, GA public schools have an score of 7% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Sparta, GA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Hancock Central High School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
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11311 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7009

Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #22.

Hancock Central Middle School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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11311 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-6652

Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #33.

Lewis Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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11145 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7028

Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sparta, Georgia

Sparta, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Hancock County Crossroads Program (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

11311 Ga Hwy 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7418

Southwest Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Rr 1, Box 261
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-5047

Gr: K-5 | 164 students Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Sparta, GA?

The top ranked public schools in Sparta, GA include Hancock Central High School, Hancock Central Middle School and Lewis Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Sparta?

3 public schools are located in Sparta.

What percentage of students in Sparta go to public school?

81% of all K-12 students in Sparta are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?

Sparta public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).