For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 671 students in 31087, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 131 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 31087, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 31087, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 31087 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31087, GA 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 31087, GA Public Schools (2025)
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
| 214 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
| 147 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
| 310 students
31087, Georgia 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 schools in 31087, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 31087, GA include Hancock Central High School, Hancock Central Middle School and Lewis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 31087?
3 public schools are located in 31087.
What percentage of students in 31087 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 31087 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 31087?
31087 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).
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