High Schools in Banks County

Summary:

Banks County, Georgia has only one high school, Banks County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. As the sole high school in the county, it is the primary option for families in the area.

Banks County High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 113th out of 452 Georgia high schools in 2024-2025 (4 out of 5 stars) to 202nd out of 442 in 2022-2023 (3 out of 5 stars). The school's four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year was 85.4%. On the Georgia Milestones assessments, the school's proficiency rates were generally higher in 2024-2025 compared to the previous year, particularly in Algebra I, Biology, and United States History.

With over 62% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Banks County High School serves a student population with a relatively high poverty rate. This may present unique challenges and considerations for the school and district. However, the lack of comparative data from other high schools in the county makes it difficult to assess the school's performance relative to its peers.

District Detail

102 Hwy 51 South
Homer, GA 30547

(706) 677-2224

SchoolDigger Rank:
70^th of 206 Georgia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,798

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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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)	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	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

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Jackson County	5.55 mi	13	38^th
Commerce City	7.9 mi	4	23^rd
Hall County	10.95 mi	36	120^th
Habersham County	12.7 mi	14	45^th
Jefferson City	13.75 mi	4	7^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.