How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Banks County | Washington County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Homer, Georgia | Sandersville, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 2,843 | 2,827 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 13.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Banks County | Washington County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,962 | $14,361 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.4% | 24.8% |
| State Revenue | 47.0% | 36.4% |
| Local Revenue | 39.6% | 38.7% |
Banks County
Federal State Local
Washington County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Banks County | Washington County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.4% | 23.9% |
| African American | 1.9% | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% | 2.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 4.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.2% | 84.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Banks County | Washington County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 583.3:1 | 731.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.4% | 20.3% |
School Types
Banks County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Washington County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.