Hancock County School District
School District · Sparta, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,667
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,667
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#159 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,667
+$11,539 vs Georgia median
District size
671 students
Smaller than Georgia median
About Hancock County
Hancock County is a Sparta, Georgia school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 671 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. The district invests $25,667 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Hancock County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hancock Central High School, which has a composite score of 5.6/10.
In standardized testing, Hancock County students show an average math proficiency of 4.4% and ELA proficiency of 13.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hancock County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hancock County with test data.
Schools in Hancock County
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Sparta
- Total Enrollment
- 671
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hancock County?
Hancock County has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Hancock County?
The average composite rating for Hancock County is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hancock County?
Hancock County spends $25,667 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hancock County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hancock County is 8.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hancock County?
Hancock Central High School is the highest-rated school in Hancock County with a composite score of 5.6/10.
What are the test scores in Hancock County?
Across schools in Hancock County with test data, the average math proficiency is 4.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 13.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hancock County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Hancock County has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 3 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 4.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 13.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in GA
Compare Hancock County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
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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