Top Rankings
Hancock County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 671 students in Hancock County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Hancock County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
671 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Hancock County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 70-79% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
19%
# Black Students
635 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
94%
36%
# White Students
18 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
3%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
45
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
47
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
57
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,131 is higher than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,785 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,131
$14,234
Spending / Student
$24,785
$13,365
Best Hancock County School District 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District manages 3 public schools serving 671 students.
What is the rank of Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District is ranked #220 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County School District?
94% of Hancock County School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Hancock County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,785 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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