For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 470 students in Hancock County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, GA are 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.
Hancock County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hancock County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hancock Central Middle School
Magnet 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
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 315 students
Hancock County 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 elementary schools in Hancock County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, GA include Hancock Central Middle School and Lewis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hancock County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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