High Schools in Hancock County

There is only one high school located in Hancock County, Georgia - Hancock Central High School. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of all Georgia high schools over the past 3 school years, with a ranking between 387-424 out of 429-458 schools. The school has a low 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating poor overall performance.

Hancock Central High School's academic achievement is extremely low, with proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments ranging from 0% to 19.6% proficient or better, compared to state averages of 38.7% to 44.7%. The school's 4-year graduation rate for the 2021-2022 school year was 75.4%, which is significantly below the state average. Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $15,116 for the 2018-2019 school year, its academic performance remains poor, raising questions about resource allocation and utilization.

The school serves a 100% free and reduced-price lunch student population, indicating a high-poverty student demographic. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the school's academic challenges and may require targeted interventions and support. To address the persistent challenges faced by Hancock Central High School, a comprehensive approach involving stakeholders, targeted interventions, and a focus on improving teaching and learning practices may be necessary.