- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sparta, GA
Hancock Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hancock Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130264003539
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hancock Central Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hancock Central Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock Central Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sparta, GA.
School address
District: Hancock County · Georgia
NCES ID 130264003539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Hancock Central Middle School shrank from 155 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 130264003539 · Sparta, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis Elementary School (293 students)
Hancock Central Middle School shrank from 155 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hancock Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis Elementa
Lewis Elementary School
293 students
- Hancock Centra
Hancock Central High School
199 students
- This school
Hancock Central Middle School
160 students
What this shows Hancock Central Middle School reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hancock Central Middle School compares
Hancock Central Middle 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
160
Bigger than 16% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Georgia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 80 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.0%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Hancock Central Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hancock Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hancock Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hancock Central Middle School
How many students attend Hancock Central Middle School?
Hancock Central Middle School has 160 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sparta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock Central Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hancock Central Middle School?
100.0% of students at Hancock Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hancock Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hancock Central Middle School is African American at 95.0% of enrollment, in Sparta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hancock Central Middle School?
Hancock Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock Central Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Hancock County also operates Lewis Elementary School (293 students) and Hancock Central High School (199 students). See the Hancock County district page for the complete list.