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3 schools in Sparta

Georgia · Public K-12

Sparta's public-school count of 3 reflects a system enrolling about 652 students inside Georgia, broken out as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in Sparta

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
652
-133 (-17%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,830
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
652
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Hancock Central High SchoolHigh09-12199
Hancock Central Middle SchoolMiddle06-08160
Lewis Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05293

About Sparta

Public education in Sparta, Georgia runs across 3 schools that educates roughly 652 students. By footprint, Sparta sits in the low-population bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-school enrollment runs near 217, noticeably below the state mean of about 748.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 17%: 785 students in SY 2020-21 versus 652 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Sparta discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Sparta?
Sparta, Georgia has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 652 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Sparta?
Sparta has 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest public school in Sparta?
Lewis Elementary School is the largest public school in Sparta by enrollment, with approximately 293 students.
What school districts serve Sparta?
Sparta public schools are operated by Hancock County.
What grade levels do public schools in Sparta cover?
Public schools in Sparta serve students from pre-K through grade 12.