Top Rankings
Banks County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,880 students in Banks County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Banks County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
2,880 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Banks County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,918 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
85,795 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
376 Students
327,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
19%
# Black Students
55 Students
632,133 Students
% Black Students
2%
36%
# White Students
2,285 Students
612,293 Students
% White Students
79%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,734 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
84,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
50,489
# Students in K Grade:
209
118,882
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
124,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
234
128,523
# Students in 3rd Grade:
232
125,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
210
127,364
# Students in 5th Grade:
201
128,693
# Students in 6th Grade:
230
129,323
# Students in 7th Grade:
202
131,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
226
133,602
# Students in 9th Grade:
223
153,942
# Students in 10th Grade:
215
144,127
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
131,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
199
119,291
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,545 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,868 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,545
$14,305
Spending / Student
$11,868
$13,431
Best Banks County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banks County Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Highway 51 S
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2308
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2308
Grades: 3-5
| 643 students
Rank: #22.
Banks County Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
712 Thompson St
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2277
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2277
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #33.
Banks County High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1486a Historic Homer Hwy
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2221
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2221
Grades: 9-12
| 859 students
Rank: n/an/a
266 Highway 51 S
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2355
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2355
Grades: PK-2
| 720 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Banks County School District?
Banks County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,880 students.
What is the rank of Banks County School District?
Banks County School District is ranked #82 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Banks County School District?
79% of Banks County School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Banks County School District?
Banks County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Banks County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,868 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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