- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sparta, GA
Hancock Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Hancock Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130264001178
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hancock Central High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hancock Central High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sparta, GA.
School address
District: Hancock County · Georgia
NCES ID 130264001178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Hancock Central High School shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 130264001178 · Sparta, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 9.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis Elementary School (293 students)
Hancock Central High School shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hancock Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis Elementa
Lewis Elementary School
293 students
- This school
Hancock Central High School
199 students
- Hancock Centra
Hancock Central Middle School
160 students
What this shows Hancock Central High School reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hancock Central High School compares
Hancock Central High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 5% in Georgia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
82.9%
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
$25,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.0%
White 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Hancock Central High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hancock County reports $25,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hancock Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hancock Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hancock Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hancock Central High School
How many students attend Hancock Central High School?
Hancock Central High School has 199 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sparta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock Central High School is 9.9:1, which is 31% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 37% 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 Hancock Central High School?
100.0% of students at Hancock Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hancock Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Hancock Central High School is African American at 94.0% of enrollment, in Sparta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hancock Central High School?
Hancock Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Hancock Central High School rank among public schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sparta, 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 Hancock County?
Besides Hancock Central High School, Hancock County also operates Lewis Elementary School (293 students) and Hancock Central Middle School (160 students). See the Hancock County district page for the complete list.