For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 859 students in Banks County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Banks County, GA is Banks County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Banks County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Banks County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Banks County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Banks County High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Banks County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banks County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1486a Historic Homer Hwy
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2221
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2221
Gr: 9-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 high schools in Banks County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Banks County, GA include Banks County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Banks County?
1 public high schools are located in Banks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Banks County?
Banks County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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