Hancock Central High School

Hancock County
11311 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
233 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hancock Central High School, located in Sparta, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Hancock County School District. As a central hub for the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation by focusing on academic achievement, personal development, and career readiness. The campus operates under the governance of the Hancock County Board of Education and strives to maintain a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and progress toward state educational standards.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Hancock Central High School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and extracurricular participation to foster a well-rounded educational experience. By providing resources and guidance tailored to the needs of its student body, the school works to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and future success in collegiate or professional environments. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, district news, or academic calendars, the institution maintains an official website at http://www.hancock.k12.ga.us.
233
Total Students
20.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    227 (97.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.3 %)
  • White
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hancock County
Phone: (706)444-7009
Website: http://www.hancock.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 199
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 47
Grade 10 68
Grade 11 62
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio