- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Homer, GA
Banks County High School
Federal NCES profile for Banks County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130024000169
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banks County High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Banks County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banks County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Homer, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Banks County High School held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.3 → 63.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130024000169 · Homer, GA High · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 13:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Banks County Primary School (685 students)
Banks County High School held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.3 → 63.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Banks County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Banks County High School
831 students
- Banks County P
Banks County Primary School
685 students
- Banks County E
Banks County Elementary School
651 students
- Banks County M
Banks County Middle School
631 students
What this shows Banks County High School reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banks County High School compares
Banks County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 38% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,962
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Banks County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Banks County reports $13,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banks County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks County Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Banks County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Banks County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banks County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~831 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banks County High School
How many students attend Banks County High School?
Banks County High School has 831 students enrolled. It is a high school in Homer, GA. CCD year-over-year: 857 (2022-23) → 859 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banks County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banks County High School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Banks County High School?
37.9% of students at Banks County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banks County High School?
The largest demographic group at Banks County High School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Homer, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banks County High School?
Banks County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Banks County High School rank among public schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, Banks County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Homer, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Banks County?
Besides Banks County High School, Banks County also operates Banks County Primary School (685 students), Banks County Elementary School (651 students), and Banks County Middle School (631 students). See the Banks County district page for the complete list.