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#2040 of 2,268 schools in GA
Hancock Central Middle School
Middle School · Hancock County · Sparta, GA
A Hancock County middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11311 Ga Highway 15, Sparta, GA 31087
- Math 2% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 10% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hancock Central Middle School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 6% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hancock Central Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,673
Median home value
$88,100
Median rent
$671/mo
College educated
7.7%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
33.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hancock AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 112 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hancock County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hancock Central Middle School is listed in Hancock County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hancock Central Middle School
Hancock Central Middle School is a public middle school in Sparta, GA, part of Hancock County, serving approximately 147 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,040 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hancock Central Middle School
What grades does Hancock Central Middle School serve?
Hancock Central Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hancock Central Middle School?
Hancock Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock Central Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hancock Central Middle School rank in GA?
Hancock Central Middle School ranks #2,040 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Hancock Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hancock Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hancock Central Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hancock Central Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hancock Central Middle School a charter school?
No, Hancock Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hancock Central Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hancock Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hancock Central Middle School?
100.0% of students at Hancock Central Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (706) 444-6652
- Area population (ZIP 31087)
- 8,679
- Area average commute
- 35.6 min
- Area median age
- 49
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31087; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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