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Hancock Central High School

Summary:

Hancock Central High School is a public high school in Sparta, Georgia, serving 233 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hancock County School District, which is ranked 203 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hancock Central High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Georgia high schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 419 out of 458 high schools in the state.

Hancock Central High School's academic performance, as measured by the Milestones Assessment, is significantly below the state average across all subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 8.2% of students were proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to the state average of 42%. The school's performance is also significantly lower than the nearby Warren County High School, which had proficiency rates ranging from 11.4% to 51.2% in the same subject areas. Hancock Central High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 75.4% in 2021-2022 to 87.1% in 2020-2021, which is below the state average of around 83-84% in recent years.

Hancock Central High School faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 100% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 and 2020-2021 school years. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at the school, ranging from $14,538 to $15,294 in recent years, the academic performance remains significantly below the state average and the nearby Warren County High School. This suggests that the school may not be effectively allocating its resources to address the specific needs of its student population and improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 11311 Ga Highway 15
       Sparta, GA  31087

(706) 444-7009

District: Hancock County

SchoolDigger Rank:
419th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,116 Help


Feeder schools for Hancock Central High School:

Elementary:    Lewis Elementary School
Middle:    Hancock Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  214

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.3%
White:
2.3%
Two or more races:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hancock Central High School ranks worse than 91.5% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.01. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hancock Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.3%), White (2.3%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hancock Central High School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Hancock Central High School employs 17 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hancock Central High School is $15,116.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hancock Central High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hancock Central High School 419th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Hancock Central High School in the ranking list.)

Hancock County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock County 203rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hancock Central High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.36 248th 335 26.0%
2007 14.58 334th 358 6.7%
2008 28.50 300th 370 18.9%
2009 35.91 278th 372 25.3%
2010 21.51 338th 384 12.0%
2011 55.04 182nd 402 54.7%
2012 18.49 350th 396 11.6%
2013 18.70 386th 425 9.2%
2014 12.51 395th 425 7.1%
2015 13.56 393rd 435 9.7%
2016 10.14 394th 426 7.5%
2017 14.71 363rd 420 13.6%
2018 10.19 395th 428 7.7%
2019 13.79 381st 438 13.0%
2021 17.11 347th 410 15.4%
2022 11.68 387th 429 9.8%
2023 7.74 424th 442 4.1%
2024 10.01 419th 458 8.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hancock Central 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 928 928
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 941 941
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1042 1042
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1001 1001
1994 5 1015 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1020
1995 4 966 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 971
1996 4 966 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 971
1997 8 920 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 929
1998 6 901 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 909
1999 9 897 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 908
2000 17 909 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 926
2001 11 896 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 907
2002 9 858 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 869
2003 9 858 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 869
2004 9 842 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 852
2005 9 821 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 834
2006 3 461 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2007 4 448 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 453
2008 4 411 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 417
2009 4 398 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 404
2010 0 423 0 0 0 0 0 0 423
2011 2 373 0 0 0 0 0 0 375
2012 2 352 0 0 0 0 1 0 355
2013 1 336 0 0 0 0 1 0 338
2014 0 300 0 0 0 0 1 0 301
2015 3 271 0 1 0 0 2 0 277
2016 4 292 0 2 0 0 1 0 299
2017 5 258 2 1 0 1 0 0 267
2018 4 239 2 1 0 0 1 0 247
2019 4 228 2 0 0 0 1 0 235
2020 3 227 2 1 0 0 2 0 235
2021 8 230 1 1 0 0 3 0 243
2022 3 237 0 2 0 0 3 0 245
2023 2 227 0 1 0 0 3 0 233
2024 5 206 0 1 0 0 2 0 214

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 Hancock Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 928 60.0 15.4 n/a
1991 941 59.0 15.9 64.8
1992 1042 59.0 17.6 64.6
1993 1001 56.0 17.9 60.9
1994 1020 62.0 16.5 77.8
1995 971 55.0 17.7 70.4
1996 971 55.0 17.7 70.4
1997 929 42.0 22.1 74
1998 909 56.1 16.2 76.5
1999 908 58.4 15.5 80.8
2000 926 56.9 16.3 78.6
2001 907 52.9 17.1 82.4
2002 869 55.8 15.6 80.8
2003 869 55.8 15.6 80.8
2004 852 52.8 16.1 80.9
2005 834 55.3 15.1 85.2
2006 465 28.9 16.1 94.2
2007 453 28.9 15.7 86.5
2008 417 32.2 13.0 80.7
2009 404 31.0 13.0 58.5
2010 423 29.9 14.1 64.1
2011 375 25.2 14.8 63.7
2012 355 22.7 15.6 58
2013 338 24.7 13.6 66.6
2014 301 24.9 12.0 58.1
2015 277 22.0 12.5 100
2016 299 21.0 14.2 99
2017 267 22.8 11.7 100
2018 247 18.0 13.7 100
2019 235 19.8 11.8 100
2020 235 15.7 14.9 100
2021 243 19.8 12.2 100
2022 245 13.8 17.7 n/a
2023 233 20.8 11.2 100
2024 214 17.0 12.5 98.6

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 Hancock Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 928 60.0 15.4 n/a
1991 941 59.0 15.9 64.8
1992 1042 59.0 17.6 64.6
1993 1001 56.0 17.9 60.9
1994 1020 62.0 16.5 77.8
1995 971 55.0 17.7 70.4
1996 971 55.0 17.7 70.4
1997 929 42.0 22.1 74
1998 909 56.1 16.2 76.5
1999 908 58.4 15.5 80.8
2000 926 56.9 16.3 78.6
2001 907 52.9 17.1 82.4
2002 869 55.8 15.6 80.8
2003 869 55.8 15.6 80.8
2004 852 52.8 16.1 80.9
2005 834 55.3 15.1 85.2
2006 465 28.9 16.1 94.2
2007 453 28.9 15.7 86.5
2008 417 32.2 13.0 80.7
2009 404 31.0 13.0 58.5
2010 423 29.9 14.1 64.1
2011 375 25.2 14.8 63.7
2012 355 22.7 15.6 58
2013 338 24.7 13.6 66.6
2014 301 24.9 12.0 58.1
2015 277 22.0 12.5 100
2016 299 21.0 14.2 99
2017 267 22.8 11.7 100
2018 247 18.0 13.7 100
2019 235 19.8 11.8 100
2020 235 15.7 14.9 100
2021 243 19.8 12.2 100
2022 245 13.8 17.7 n/a
2023 233 20.8 11.2 100
2024 214 17.0 12.5 98.6

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 Hancock Central High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $2,215 (15.2%) $12,323 (84.8%) $14,538
2018 $1,650 (10.8%) $13,645 (89.2%) $15,294
2019 $1,423 (9.4%) $13,693 (90.6%) $15,116

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hancock Central High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 381st of 438 High schoolsRanks 424th of 442 High schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Hancock Central High School)17.78.1
 9.6%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Hancock County)17.78.1
 9.6%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Hancock Central High School)07.9
 7.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hancock County)07.9
 7.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Hancock Central High School)26.96.6
 20.3%
   End of Course Biology (Hancock County)26.96.6
 20.3%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Hancock Central High School)12.73.5
 9.2%
   End of Course United States History (Hancock County)12.73.5
 9.2%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students235233
 0.9%
African American228227
 0.4%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White42
 50%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock Central High School

Hancock Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lewis Elementary School
Middle : Hancock Central Middle School

Students at Hancock Central High School are 96% African American, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 214 students attended Hancock Central High School.

Hancock Central High School ranks in the bottom 8.5% of Georgia high schools.


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