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Banks County High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1486A Historic Homer Hwy,
Homer, GA
Banks County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Joseph Goodroe
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
89%
Niche Grade
B-
B-
B-
B-
B
B
A-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
68
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
45%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
46%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
429:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
82.3%
Hispanic
11.1%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Georgia
150 Students
University of Georgia
121 Students
Georgia Southern University
50 Students
Georgia State University
49 Students
Piedmont University
47 Students
Georgia College & State University
41 Students
Berry College
39 Students
Emory University
38 Students
Brenau University
35 Students
Kennesaw State University
32 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
34 Students
Nursing
34 Students
Biology
28 Students
Psychology
19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
16 Students
Early Childhood Education
13 Students
Education
12 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
12 Students
Veterinary Sciences
10 Students
Computer Science
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/30/2024
Throughout my education in the Banks County High School district, I can confirm my education and safety is always put first.
2/21/2021
Overall Banks County High School has many great teachers and facilities. It was a great place to spend my four years of high school.
4/28/2020
Banks County high school is a small rural school with a fairly accepting community. The staff is kind and seems to care about the student's education. Overall, this school is a small and comforting place to learn.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/14/2022
This entire school system is run by a select group of banks county natives who only help those that work for or are “special friends” to administrators or board members. Parents are retaliated against if they question curriculum or ask for explanations. Employees are not required to be qualified for...
12/11/2017
I currently attend Banks County High School and believe the High School administration needs to be replaced. Many (most) of the bullying in the school is Overlooked, even when the student(s) confronts the administration, it is overlooked or is handled very unprofessional. "It is not bullying unless...
9/19/2017
Im attending this school and so far they have been really encouraging students likw me to cone and get an education
10/10/2016
My son graduated from banks co high. He had some great teachers but the principle and school board along with the superintendent need to be replaced with people who care and treat all children the same. This goes for some of the coaches also. There is no team work taught.
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Additional Schools in the Area
Banks County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Homer, GA and is served by the Banks County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 857 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Banks County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Union Christian Academy, Georgia Mountains Christian Academy, Hopewell Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Homer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Banks County High School.