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Hancock Central Middle School

Summary:

Hancock Central Middle School is a public middle school in Sparta, Georgia, serving 155 students in grades 6-8. 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 Middle School consistently performs significantly below the state averages in all subject areas and grade levels on the Milestones Assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 8.7% to 10.9%, compared to the state average of 39.8% to 44.7%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 0% to 4.3%, compared to the state average of 34.7% to 43.7%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of all middle schools in Georgia, with a ranking between 442 and 575 out of 588 schools in the state, and has maintained a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Hancock Central Middle School serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 and 2020-2021 school years. The school's spending per student has ranged from $11,083 to $12,429 over the past few years, which is higher than the state average but may not be translating into improved academic outcomes. The nearest comparable school, Warren County Middle School, is located approximately 18.57 miles away, making it difficult to draw meaningful comparisons and identify best practices that could be implemented at Hancock Central Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11311 Ga Highway 15
       Sparta, GA  31087

(706) 444-6652

District: Hancock County

SchoolDigger Rank:
575th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Hancock Central Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hancock Central High School

Feeder schools for Hancock Central Middle School:

Elementary:    Lewis Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  155

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.1%
Hispanic:
2.6%
White:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Hancock Central Middle School ranks worse than 97.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.78. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Hancock Central Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hancock Central Middle School 575th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Hancock Central Middle 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 Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 35.56 336th 445 24.5%
2008 34.85 356th 462 22.9%
2009 37.73 345th 466 26.0%
2010 30.33 398th 494 19.4%
2011 19.68 451st 504 10.5%
2012 19.06 450th 508 11.4%
2013 7.79 499th 527 5.3%
2014 7.49 498th 521 4.4%
2015 16.29 456th 537 15.1%
2016 19.17 442nd 545 18.9%
2017 12.17 492nd 539 8.7%
2018 11.09 504th 543 7.2%
2019 11.06 513th 559 8.2%
2021 10.96 496th 542 8.5%
2022 11.81 519th 567 8.5%
2023 9.58 551st 577 4.5%
2024 6.78 575th 588 2.2%
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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 Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 3 358 0 0 1 n/a n/a 3 365
2007 5 351 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 359
2008 4 306 0 0 1 n/a n/a 1 312
2009 2 301 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 306
2010 3 254 0 2 0 0 1 0 260
2011 2 264 0 2 0 0 1 0 269
2012 3 230 0 2 0 0 1 0 236
2013 2 222 1 0 0 0 2 0 227
2014 2 224 1 1 0 0 1 0 229
2015 2 217 2 0 0 0 0 0 221
2016 1 195 1 2 0 0 1 0 200
2017 4 205 0 0 0 1 1 0 211
2018 3 203 0 0 0 0 1 0 207
2019 4 207 0 0 0 0 2 0 213
2020 3 173 0 0 0 0 2 0 178
2021 4 161 1 1 0 0 2 0 169
2022 6 144 1 1 0 0 2 0 154
2023 1 149 0 4 0 0 1 0 155

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 365 22.0 16.6 92.3
2007 359 23.0 15.6 91
2008 312 23.5 13.3 87.1
2009 306 25.7 11.9 79.3
2010 260 21.2 12.2 84.2
2011 269 18.0 14.9 87.4
2012 236 21.0 11.2 78.8
2013 227 21.0 10.8 66.5
2014 229 20.1 11.3 77.7
2015 221 18.0 12.2 100
2016 200 18.0 11.1 98.5
2017 211 16.4 12.8 100
2018 207 13.0 15.9 100
2019 213 15.2 14.0 100
2020 178 12.2 14.5 100
2021 169 10.2 16.5 100
2022 154 8.7 17.7 n/a
2023 155 11.2 13.8 100

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 365 22.0 16.6 92.3
2007 359 23.0 15.6 91
2008 312 23.5 13.3 87.1
2009 306 25.7 11.9 79.3
2010 260 21.2 12.2 84.2
2011 269 18.0 14.9 87.4
2012 236 21.0 11.2 78.8
2013 227 21.0 10.8 66.5
2014 229 20.1 11.3 77.7
2015 221 18.0 12.2 100
2016 200 18.0 11.1 98.5
2017 211 16.4 12.8 100
2018 207 13.0 15.9 100
2019 213 15.2 14.0 100
2020 178 12.2 14.5 100
2021 169 10.2 16.5 100
2022 154 8.7 17.7 n/a
2023 155 11.2 13.8 100

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 Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $2,496 (20.1%) $9,932 (79.9%) $12,429
2018 $1,452 (13.1%) $9,631 (86.9%) $11,083
2019 $1,134 (9.4%) $10,991 (90.6%) $12,125

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hancock Central Middle 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 513th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 551st of 577 Middle schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock Central Middle School)1910.5
 8.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County)1910.5
 8.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hancock Central Middle School)1.71.8
 0.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hancock County)1.71.8
 0.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock Central Middle School)9.211.4
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County)9.211.4
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hancock Central Middle School)3.12.3
 0.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hancock County)3.12.3
 0.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock Central Middle School)24.616.7
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County)24.616.7
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hancock Central Middle School)8.71.9
 6.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hancock County)8.71.9
 6.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Hancock Central Middle School)14.513
 1.5%
   8th Grade Science (Hancock County)14.513
 1.5%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hancock Central Middle School)18.81.9
 16.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Hancock County)18.81.9
 16.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students213155
 27.2%
African American207149
 28%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic04
Pacific Islander00
White41
 75%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock Central Middle School

Students at Hancock Central Middle School are 96% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Hancock Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 2.2% of Georgia middle schools.

Students who attend Hancock Central Middle School usually go on to attend Hancock Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 155 students attended Hancock Central Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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