Banks County School District
School District · Homer, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,962
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,962
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Banks County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Banks County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Banks County Middle School
Homer · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Banks County Elementary School
Homer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Banks County High School
Homer · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#113 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,962
$166 vs Georgia median
District size
2,880 students
Typical than Georgia median
The short answer
Banks County ranks #113 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Banks County's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Banks County Middle School (6.4/10), Banks County Elementary School (6.2/10), and Banks County High School (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Banks County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Banks County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banks County Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Banks County Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Banks County High School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Banks County
Banks County is a Homer, Georgia school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,880 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $13,962 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Banks County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Banks County Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Banks County students show an average math proficiency of 51.3% and ELA proficiency of 58.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Banks County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Banks County with test data.
Schools in Banks County
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Homer
- Total Enrollment
- 2,880
- Teachers (FTE)
- 211
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Banks County?
Banks County has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Banks County?
The average composite rating for Banks County is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Banks County?
Banks County spends $13,962 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Banks County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Banks County is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Banks County?
Banks County Middle School is the highest-rated school in Banks County with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Banks County?
Across schools in Banks County with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Banks County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Banks County has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.1%
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- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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