Best Schools in Banks County, GA
Banks County, GA has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,553 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Banks County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Banks County, GA
The top high schools in Banks County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Banks County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Banks County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 857 Students
2. East Jackson Comprehensive High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1343 Students
3. Habersham Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Habersham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
Best Middle Schools in Banks County, GA
The top middle schools in Banks County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Banks County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Banks County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
2. South Habersham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Habersham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students
3. East Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 544 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Banks County, GA
The top elementary schools in Banks County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maysville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
2. Banks County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Banks County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 639 Students
3. Baldwin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Habersham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
4. Banks County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Banks County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 706 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Banks County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Banks County, GA has a total population of 18,035 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Banks County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Banks County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Banks County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Banks County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Banks County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Banks County, GA
How many schools are in Banks County, GA?
Banks County, GA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,553 students in total.
How do schools in Banks County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Banks County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Banks County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Banks County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Banks County
2 places in Banks County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Banks County (4 schools)