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Banks County High School

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Banks County High School ranks 113 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

113^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 75% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Banks County High School is a public high school located in Homer, Georgia, serving 859 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Banks County School District, which is ranked 70 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Banks County High School has shown a mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates above the state average in some subjects like Algebra I and United States History, but below the state average in others like American Literature and Composition and Biology. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.4% to 92.2% in recent years, which is generally on par with or slightly above the state average. However, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.91% to 62.86%, suggesting a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's per-student spending has increased from $8,143 in 2016-2017 to $9,784 in 2018-2019, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, Habersham Central High School and Jefferson High School generally outperform Banks County High School in terms of academic achievement and state rankings. The Habersham Success Academy, an alternative high school within the Habersham County district, has significantly lower test scores and a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to Banks County High School and other nearby schools, suggesting the student population at Habersham Success Academy may face more significant socioeconomic challenges.

831

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,107

Per pupil spending ?

75%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1486A Historic Homer Hwy
Homer, GA 30547

(706) 677-2221

District: Banks County

Feeder schools for Banks County High School:

Elementary:	Banks County Elementary School
	Banks County Primary School
Middle:	Banks County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.0%

Hispanic:

15.8%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 74th percentile in 2015 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (47% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of Georgia high schools

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (31% vs 20% Georgia)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg49%

Georgia avg42%

113^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

70^th of 206Banks County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	61.7	113 of 452	75.0%	★★★★☆
2024	43.2	221 of 458	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.8	202 of 442	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.9	192 of 429	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.6	220 of 410	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.7	146 of 438	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.8	145 of 428	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	48.0	159 of 420	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.9	99 of 426	76.8%	★★★★☆
2015	58.0	111 of 435	74.5%	★★★★☆
2014	61.9	116 of 425	72.7%	★★★★☆
2013	65.6	106 of 425	75.1%	★★★★☆
2012	67.9	95 of 396	76.0%	★★★★☆
2011	76.6	60 of 402	85.1%	★★★★☆
2010	68.4	106 of 384	72.4%	★★★★☆
2009	66.6	101 of 372	72.8%	★★★★☆
2008	61.3	130 of 370	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	44.1	218 of 358	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	57.3	128 of 335	61.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I58%+13 vs state

Biology49%+5 vs state

United States History47%+9 vs state

American Literature and Composition40%~ state avg

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Schools Near Banks County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Banks County High School	Public	9-12	1486A Historic Homer Hwy	Homer	30547	Banks County	Banks County	No	No	No	No	(706) 677-2221	831	69	12.0	75.0%	640 (77.0%)	17 (2.0%)	131 (15.8%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.9%)	61.7	113^th of 452 public high schools	75.0%		43.2	221^st of 458 public high schools	51.7%	108	40.0	58.1	49.1	47.2				$15,107	$318	$14,789
Commerce High School	Public	9-12	272 Lakeview Dr	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Commerce City	No	No	No	No	(706) 335-5942	557	41	13.6	54.6%	354 (63.6%)	63 (11.3%)	107 (19.2%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.8%)	55.5	145^th of 452 public high schools	67.9%		65.2	105^th of 458 public high schools	77.1%	40	43.8	64.8	41.2	34.0				$13,562	$349	$13,212
East Jackson Comprehensive High School	Public	8-12	1435 Hoods Mill Rd	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 336-8900	1,395	90	15.4	61.1%	885 (63.4%)	92 (6.6%)	324 (23.2%)	23 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (5.0%)	49.3	173^rd of 452 public high schools	61.7%		50.4	183^rd of 458 public high schools	60.0%	10	33.5	42.3	44.8	45.8	37.5	42.8	35.1	$14,235	$488	$13,747
Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	575 Washington St	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(706) 367-2881	1,339	80	16.6	25.8%	967 (72.2%)	130 (9.7%)	140 (10.5%)	43 (3.2%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.0%)	81.6	45^th of 452 public high schools	90.0%		81.1	46^th of 458 public high schools	90.0%	1	65.8	60.9	67.3	65.5				$11,677	$523	$11,155
East Hall High School	Public	9-12	3534 E Hall Rd	Gainesville	30507	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 536-9921	1,287	84	15.3	72.0%	310 (24.1%)	93 (7.2%)	837 (65.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	40 (3.1%)	25.9	324^th of 452 public high schools	28.3%		29.4	297^th of 458 public high schools	35.2%	27	26.3	22.0	28.4	28.1				$12,860	$909	$11,951
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	450 Crescent Dr	Gainesville	30501	Hall County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 535-5457	17	5	3.4	82.4%	4 (23.5%)	7 (41.2%)	3 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (17.6%)								(n/a)
Franklin County High School	Public	9-12	6570 Highway 145	Carnesville	30521	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	No	(706) 384-4525	1,043	69	15.2	87.9%	732 (70.2%)	117 (11.2%)	119 (11.4%)	24 (2.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (4.6%)	38.8	237^th of 452 public high schools	47.6%		46.5	207^th of 458 public high schools	54.8%	30	25.6	30.5	40.9	39.5				$13,768	$449	$13,319
Habersham Central High School	Public	9-12	2059 State Hwy 197 S	Mount Airy	30563	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 778-7161	1,611	93	17.4	77.2%	928 (57.6%)	52 (3.2%)	542 (33.6%)	33 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (3.4%)	67.4	93^rd of 452 public high schools	79.4%		70.2	86^th of 458 public high schools	81.2%	7	42.0	4.8	52.2	59.9				$11,167	$447	$10,721
Habersham Success Academy	Public	6-12	171 Raider Cir	Mount Airy	30563	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 894-3056	75	3	28.8	100.0%	54 (72.0%)	2 (2.7%)	15 (20.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.0%)								(n/a)	16.7
Jackson County High School	Public	9-12	152 Jaxco Jct	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	No	(706) 367-5003	2,222	105	21.1	39.5%	1,272 (57.2%)	256 (11.5%)	491 (22.1%)	95 (4.3%)	9 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	95 (4.3%)	55.6	144^th of 452 public high schools	68.1%		67.4	97^th of 458 public high schools	78.8%	47	46.0	26.1	47.8	46.7				$11,774	$329	$11,445

Frequently Asked Questions about Banks County High School

What schools feed into Banks County High School?

Banks County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Banks County Elementary School
Elementary : Banks County Primary School
Middle : Banks County Middle School

What district is Banks County High School in?

Banks County

How many students attend Banks County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 831 students attended Banks County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Banks County High School?

Students at Banks County High School are 77% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Banks County High School a good school?

Banks County High School ranks 113^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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