What grades does Banks County High School serve?

Banks County High School is a High school serving students in Homer, GA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Banks County High School located?

Banks County High School is located at Homer, GA in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Banks County High School?

Banks County High School has a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What schools are in Homer, GA?

Homer, GA is served by the local school district. Banks County High School is one of the High schools in the area.

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Banks County High School — School Calendar 2026-27

Q: How many students attend Banks County High School?

Banks County High School has a total enrollment of 859 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Homer, GA.

High|Homer, Georgia|Banks County

Homer, GA 30547

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First Day of SchoolEvent

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Aug

Thu

Banks County Board of Education Work SessionEvent

Aug

Thu

Banks County Board of Education MeetingEvent

Sep

Mon

Labor Day HolidayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

859

Student:Teacher

13.6:1

Locale

Rural

District

Banks County

Econ. Disadvantaged

62.9%

Phone

(706)677-2221

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

25-29%

Math Proficiency

<=5%

Graduation Rate

85-89%

Chronic Absenteeism

17.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

3 courses offered

34 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

72 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

83 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

124 test takers

Athletics

16 sports, 31 teams

357 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.9:1

Near average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

886

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

64.52

91% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,962

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,116

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,262

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 46%Local 43%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.6%

Below 150% poverty line

2.5%

Unemployment rate

13.7%

Uninsured residents

20.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

466

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

450

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

52%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

184 (41%)

Other Health Impairment

92 (20%)

Speech/Language Impairment

45 (10%)

Autism

37 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

17 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

15 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

831

Current enrollment

Stable(-3% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Jul 31, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Banks County Board of Education Work Session

Event

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Banks County Board of Education Meeting

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Banks County Schools	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Banks County Board of Education Work Session	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Banks County Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Banks County Schools	Break	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Banks County Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Banks County Board of Education Work Session	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Banks County Board of Education Worksession	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Banks County Board of Education Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Holidays Thanksgiving Holidays - Banks County Schools	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Banks County Board of Education Work Session	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Banks County Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Holidays Christmas Holidays - Banks County Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day No School - Banks County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Student Holiday/Professional Learning Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Banks County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Holiday	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Winter Break Winter Break - Banks County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Student Holiday Student Holiday - Banks County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Student Holiday/Professional Learning Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Banks County Schools	Break	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Graduation	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Banks County Schools	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Post Planning	Staff Day	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Post Planning	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Post Planning	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day Holiday	Holiday	—