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Banks County High School

Banks County · Banks County · 1486A Historic Homer Hwy, Homer, GA 30547.0

(706)677-2221

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7/10
#134
Rank 134 out of 384
Top 35%
English Language Arts7/10 · #152 · 61st percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #124 · 68th percentile
Science6/10 · #165 · 58th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Banks County High School sits in Homer, a small northeast Georgia town where Friday night football and a tight-knit community are a way of life. The school holds its own academically, landing in the top third statewide with particular strength in math, making it a solid option for families who want a well-rounded rural school without the chaos of a larger district. If you're drawn to a slower pace, open land, and a school where your kid won't get lost in the crowd, Banks County is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

217 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
173 (80%)
Hispanic
31 (14%)
Other
13 (6%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged217 (100%)
Students with Disabilities23 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,641
Enrollment
68.71
Teachers (FTE)
23.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5.49
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

92.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

3
AP Courses
offered
4%
AP Participation
of students
34
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program1 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #377 · 3rd percentile

1 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found