Total enrollment
3,220
+43 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
Banks County
Georgia · Public K-12
Parents in Banks County researching K-12 options have 5 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 3,220 (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Banks County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 78%
% Hispanic
21%
was 16%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
3,220
NCES CCD
Median income
$77,063
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
86.3%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
3
1,758 students
Middle
1
631 students
High
1
831 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Banks County Public Schools
2,798 students · 2 districts in Banks County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Banks County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
21.4% under 18
Test scores in Banks County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Banks County Middle School· 39.2%
- Banks County Elementary School· 28.4%
- Baldwin Elementary School· 26.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks County High School | Homer | High | 09-12 | 831 | · |
| Banks County Primary School | Homer | Elementary | PK-02 | 685 | · |
| Banks County Elementary School | Homer | Elementary | 03-05 | 651 | · |
| Banks County Middle School | Homer | Middle | 06-08 | 631 | · |
| Baldwin Elementary School | Baldwin | Elementary | PK-05 | 422 | · |
Cities in Banks County
About Banks County
In Georgia, Banks County is a rural-scale county of about 19,264 residents. 5 public schools across the county teaches about 3,220 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $77,063, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 23% meaningfully above the Georgia median.
For a sense of the school types, Banks County comprises 3 elementary schools (1,758 students), 1 middle school (631), and 1 high school (831).
Banks County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,798 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,220 students, stayed largely flat from the 3,177 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 78% to 72%.
On allk12, the community for Banks County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data