Banks County High School

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Banks County High School ranks 221 st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Banks County High School is a public high school located in Homer, Georgia, serving 857 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Banks County School District.

The school has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.0% in 2021-2022 to 92.7% in 2017-2018, which is generally higher than the state average. However, its performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments has been mixed, with the school outperforming the state in some subject areas like United States History, but underperforming in others like Algebra I and Biology. Additionally, a relatively high percentage of students at Banks County High School, ranging from 39.86% to 46.91%, receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a population with significant economic challenges. The school's per-student spending has increased from $8,143 in 2016-2017 to $9,784 in 2018-2019, suggesting the district is investing more resources into the school.

When comparing Banks County High School to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Habersham Central High School and Jackson County High School consistently outperform Banks County High School on state assessments and have higher graduation rates, while Gainesville High School and Franklin County High School have similar performance. Notably, Jefferson High School, about 14 miles away, is a standout performer, ranking among the top 5% of high schools in Georgia and boasting exceptional test scores and graduation rates.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1486A Historic Homer Hwy
Homer, GA 30547

(706) 677-2221

District: Banks County

SchoolDigger Rank:
221^st of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,784

Feeder schools for Banks County High School:

Elementary:	Banks County Elementary School
	Banks County Primary School
Middle:	Banks County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 857

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.3%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Banks County High School ranks better than 51.7% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Banks County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Banks County High School is $9,784.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Banks County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Banks County High School 221^st of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Banks County High School in the ranking list.)

Banks County:

SchoolDigger ranks Banks County 84^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Banks County High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	57.29	128^th	335	61.8%
2007	44.12	218^th	358	39.1%
2008	61.26	130^th	370	64.9%
2009	66.60	101^st	372	72.8%
2010	68.40	106^th	384	72.4%
2011	76.61	60^th	402	85.1%
2012	67.87	95^th	396	76.0%
2013	65.63	106^th	425	75.1%
2014	61.92	116^th	425	72.7%
2015	57.98	111^th	435	74.5%
2016	59.88	99^th	426	76.8%
2017	48.04	159^th	420	62.1%
2018	52.80	145^th	428	66.1%
2019	52.70	146^th	438	66.7%
2021	38.64	220^th	410	46.3%
2022	46.90	192^nd	429	55.2%
2023	45.79	202^nd	442	54.3%
2024	43.18	221^st	458	51.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Banks County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	412	412
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	463	463
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	434	434
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	397	397
1994	427	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
1995	451	25	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
1996	451	25	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
1997	478	26	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	517
1998	508	28	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
1999	520	27	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	558
2000	559	23	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
2001	591	26	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	627
2002	600	13	12	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
2003	600	13	12	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
2004	592	15	12	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	648
2005	620	21	13	29	0	n/a	n/a	4	687
2006	646	18	14	30	1	n/a	n/a	5	714
2007	686	18	15	38	1	n/a	n/a	5	763
2008	727	31	21	49	2	n/a	n/a	2	832
2009	782	31	21	47	1	n/a	n/a	4	886
2010	758	24	23	49	1	0	0	0	855
2011	718	28	22	54	0	0	1	0	823
2012	726	29	14	56	0	0	5	0	830
2013	705	23	9	54	0	1	11	0	803
2014	759	25	7	57	2	0	17	0	867
2015	771	21	8	74	3	0	15	0	892
2016	776	24	11	82	2	0	13	0	908
2017	799	20	8	89	1	0	11	0	928
2018	770	16	10	76	2	0	11	0	885
2019	732	16	7	73	1	0	14	0	843
2020	741	17	5	77	0	0	19	0	859
2021	730	20	8	81	0	0	19	0	858
2022	744	15	7	97	0	0	23	0	886
2023	705	17	9	95	0	0	31	0	857

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Banks County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	412	25.0	16.4	13.3
1991	463	29.0	15.9	29.6
1992	434	29.0	14.9	14.3
1993	397	26.0	15.3	19.1
1994	454	29.2	15.5	17.4
1995	485	29.0	16.7	23.1
1996	485	29.0	16.7	23.1
1997	517	29.1	17.8	27.7
1998	546	30.8	17.7	28.2
1999	558	32.6	17.1	30.3
2000	592	33.8	17.5	32.4
2001	627	36.6	17.1	35.9
2002	647	35.7	18.1	40.5
2003	647	35.7	18.1	40.5
2004	648	36.2	17.9	40.6
2005	687	40.0	17.2	43.6
2006	714	47.7	15.0	48.9
2007	763	52.5	14.5	51.2
2008	832	53.7	15.5	53.7
2009	886	56.4	15.7	56.6
2010	855	54.1	15.8	58.4
2011	823	53.7	15.3	60.8
2012	830	60.8	13.6	60.8
2013	803	59.8	13.4	59.3
2014	867	62.2	13.9	59.9
2015	892	65.0	13.7	58.2
2016	908	65.0	13.9	57
2017	928	67.0	13.8	56
2018	885	68.0	13.0	53.1
2019	843	67.4	12.5	51
2020	859	67.9	12.6	51.2
2021	858	63.6	13.4	39.9
2022	886	64.5	13.7	n/a
2023	857	64.3	13.3	46.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Banks County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	412	25.0	16.4	13.3
1991	463	29.0	15.9	29.6
1992	434	29.0	14.9	14.3
1993	397	26.0	15.3	19.1
1994	454	29.2	15.5	17.4
1995	485	29.0	16.7	23.1
1996	485	29.0	16.7	23.1
1997	517	29.1	17.8	27.7
1998	546	30.8	17.7	28.2
1999	558	32.6	17.1	30.3
2000	592	33.8	17.5	32.4
2001	627	36.6	17.1	35.9
2002	647	35.7	18.1	40.5
2003	647	35.7	18.1	40.5
2004	648	36.2	17.9	40.6
2005	687	40.0	17.2	43.6
2006	714	47.7	15.0	48.9
2007	763	52.5	14.5	51.2
2008	832	53.7	15.5	53.7
2009	886	56.4	15.7	56.6
2010	855	54.1	15.8	58.4
2011	823	53.7	15.3	60.8
2012	830	60.8	13.6	60.8
2013	803	59.8	13.4	59.3
2014	867	62.2	13.9	59.9
2015	892	65.0	13.7	58.2
2016	908	65.0	13.9	57
2017	928	67.0	13.8	56
2018	885	68.0	13.0	53.1
2019	843	67.4	12.5	51
2020	859	67.9	12.6	51.2
2021	858	63.6	13.4	39.9
2022	886	64.5	13.7	n/a
2023	857	64.3	13.3	46.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Banks County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$441 (5.4%)	$7,701 (94.6%)	$8,143
2018	$423 (4.7%)	$8,593 (95.3%)	$9,016
2019	$437 (4.5%)	$9,346 (95.5%)	$9,784

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Banks County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 146^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 202^nd of 442 High schools	12.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Banks County High School)	37	33.9	3.1%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Banks County)	37	33.9	3.1%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Banks County High School)	19.6	10.4	9.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Banks County)	28.7	20.6	8.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Banks County High School)	58.3	33.9	24.4%
End of Course Biology (Banks County)	58.3	33.9	24.4%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Banks County High School)	58.7	60.5	1.8%
End of Course United States History (Banks County)	58.7	60.5	1.8%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	843	857	1.7%
African American	16	17	6.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	7	9	28.6%
Hispanic	73	95	30.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	732	705	3.7%
Two or More Races	14	31	121.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51%	46.9%	4.1%

Schools Near Banks County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	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	857	64	13.3	46.9%	705 (82.3%)	17 (2.0%)	95 (11.1%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.6%)	43.2	221^st of 458 public high schools	51.7%		45.8	202^nd of 442 public high schools	54.3%	19	36.1	20.5	31.0	53.4				$9,784	$437	$9,347
Commerce High School	Public	9-12	272 Lakeview Dr	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Commerce City	No	No	No	No	(706) 335-5942	493	39	12.6	45.2%	343 (69.6%)	49 (9.9%)	81 (16.4%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	65.2	105^th of 458 public high schools	77.1%		65.9	94^th of 442 public high schools	78.7%	11	47.6	57.7	54.8	43.0				$10,302	$258	$10,044
East Jackson Comprehensive High School	Public	8-12	1435 Hoods Mill Rd	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 336-8900	1,343	85	15.8	51.6%	888 (66.1%)	110 (8.2%)	281 (20.9%)	13 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (3.8%)	50.4	183^rd of 458 public high schools	60.0%		52.6	159^th of 442 public high schools	64.0%	24	33.8	33.7	51.1	47.4	41.3	37.8	32.0	$9,489	$538	$8,951
Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	575 Washington St	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(706) 367-2881	1,214	71	17.1	17.0%	933 (76.9%)	103 (8.5%)	103 (8.5%)	28 (2.3%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (3.5%)	81.1	46^th of 458 public high schools	90.0%		92.6	12^th of 442 public high schools	97.3%	34	62.8	61.2	66.6	70.8				$8,266	$339	$7,927
East Hall High School	Public	9-12	3534 E Hall Rd	Gainesville	30507	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 536-9921	1,330	81	16.3	66.4%	341 (25.6%)	98 (7.4%)	844 (63.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	41 (3.1%)	29.4	297^th of 458 public high schools	35.2%		26	311^th of 442 public high schools	29.6%	14	32.2	19.4	32.8	26.1				$8,299	$516	$7,783
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	450 Crescent Dr	Gainesville	30501	Hall County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 535-5457	19			84.2%	5 (26.3%)	13 (68.4%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Franklin County High School	Public	9-12	6570 Highway 145	Carnesville	30521	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	No	(706) 384-4525	1,048	65	16.0	49.3%	770 (73.5%)	98 (9.4%)	110 (10.5%)	21 (2.0%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.2%)	46.5	207^th of 458 public high schools	54.8%		51.9	164^th of 442 public high schools	62.9%	43	35.9	38.9	33.1	49.5				$10,057	$440	$9,617
Habersham Central High School	Public	9-12	2059 State Hwy 197 S	Mount Airy	30563	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 778-7161	1,525	89	17.0	47.0%	889 (58.3%)	36 (2.4%)	512 (33.6%)	38 (2.5%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (3.1%)	70.2	86^th of 458 public high schools	81.2%		74.8	60^th of 442 public high schools	86.4%	26	47.8	0.9	54.3	54.8				$9,304	$441	$8,863
Habersham Success Academy	Public	6-12	171 Raider Cir	Mount Airy	30563	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 894-3056	64	4	18.2	95.3%	40 (62.5%)	2 (3.1%)	22 (34.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		34.6					13.3	$17,070	$2,041	$15,029
Jackson County High School	Public	9-12	152 Jaxco Jct	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	No	(706) 367-5003	1,833	94	19.4	26.5%	1,210 (66.0%)	176 (9.6%)	305 (16.6%)	69 (3.8%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (3.7%)	67.4	97^th of 458 public high schools	78.8%		60.7	118^th of 442 public high schools	73.3%	21	53.9	31.9	61.5	49.4				$8,575	$356	$8,220

Frequently Asked Questions about Banks County High School

How many students attend Banks County High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 857 students attended Banks County High School.

Is Banks County High School a good school?

Banks County High School ranks 221^st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Banks County High School in?

Banks County

What schools feed into Banks County High School?

Banks County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Banks County Elementary School
Elementary : Banks County Primary School
Middle : Banks County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Banks County High School?

Students at Banks County High School are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

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