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Hancock County

Georgia · Public K-12

3 public K-12 schools operate inside Hancock County, with roughly 652 students enrolled, an average of 217 per campus. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Hancock County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
652
-225 (-26%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
3%
was 2%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
93%
was 96%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
652
NCES CCD
Median income
$40,082
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
97.8%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
293 students
Middle
1
160 students
High
1
199 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hancock County Public Schools
652 students · 1 district in Hancock County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hancock 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
White
27%
Hispanic
1%
Black
70%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
3%
Hispanic
1%
Black
93%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
10.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.3%
civilian labor
Median age
47
13.7% under 18

Test scores in Hancock County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Hancock Central Middle School· 11.7%
  2. Lewis Elementary School· 10.2%

See all 2 schools in Hancock County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lewis Elementary SchoolSpartaElementaryPK-05293·
Hancock Central High SchoolSpartaHigh09-12199·
Hancock Central Middle SchoolSpartaMiddle06-08160·

Cities in Hancock County

Sparta3 schools

About Hancock County

Hancock County is a compact Georgia county of about 8,650 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 652 students.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $40,082, about 10% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 22%. That income level is 36% noticeably below the Georgia median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Hancock County is built around 1 elementary school (293 students), 1 middle school (160), and 1 high school (199).

Hancock County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 652 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 652 students, declined 26% from the 877 reported in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Hancock County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Hancock County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Hancock County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 652.
How many high schools are in Hancock County?
Hancock County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 199 students.
How many middle schools are in Hancock County?
Hancock County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 160 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hancock County?
Hancock County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 293 students.
What is the largest school district in Hancock County?
Hancock County Public Schools is the largest school district in Hancock County, serving approximately 652 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Hancock County?
Hancock County, Georgia has a population of approximately 8,650, with a median age of 47. About 13.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hancock County?
Median household income in Hancock County is $40,082, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 21.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hancock County?
Approximately 10.3% of adults 25 and older in Hancock County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hancock County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 97.8% of students in Hancock County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hancock County schools?
Across Hancock County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.3 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data