For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,921 students in Banks County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Banks County, GA are Banks County Elementary School, Banks County Middle School and Maysville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Banks County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Banks County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Banks County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banks County Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Highway 51 S
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2308
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2308
Gr: 3-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Banks County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
712 Thompson St
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2277
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2277
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9270 Highway 82 Spur
Maysville, GA 30558
(706) 652-2241
Maysville, GA 30558
(706) 652-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
894 Willingham Ave
Baldwin, GA 30511
(706) 778-6435
Baldwin, GA 30511
(706) 778-6435
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
266 Highway 51 S
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2355
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2355
Gr: PK-2 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Banks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
102 Hwy 51 South
Homer, GA 30547
(770) 532-9981
Homer, GA 30547
(770) 532-9981
182 Hwy 51 South
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2190
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2190
Gr: 4-5 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Banks County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Banks County, GA include Banks County Elementary School, Banks County Middle School and Maysville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Banks County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Banks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Banks County?
Banks County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Banks County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Banks County include: Banks County Elementary School vs. Banks County Middle School, Banks County Middle School vs. Banks County Elementary School
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