Hancock Central Middle School

Hancock County
11311 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
155 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Hancock Central Middle School, located at 11311 Ga Highway 15 in Sparta, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Hancock County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and character development for middle-grade students. By focusing on a standards-based curriculum, the faculty and staff aim to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core academic subjects and the development of essential life skills during these formative adolescent years.

In addition to its academic mission, Hancock Central Middle School strives to cultivate a supportive community culture that encourages student engagement and parent involvement. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to addressing the diverse needs of its student body, the school seeks to create a positive learning environment. Those interested in more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific programs can visit the official district website at http://www.hancock.k12.ga.us.
155
Total Students
11.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
103.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    149 (96.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.6 %)
  • White
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hancock County
Phone: (706)444-6652
Website: http://www.hancock.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 160
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 6 56
Grade 7 45
Grade 8 54
Gender Ratio