Banks County High School
1486A Historic Homer Hwy, Homer, GA 30547. 190 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 50.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Banks County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 27.9%Georgia private college 6.8%Out-of-state college 3.7%Georgia technical college 12.1%Career credential, working 9.5%Working, not in college 27.9%Not found in Georgia records 12.1%Share of the 190 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Anderson University, Clemson University, DePauw University, Duke University, Mount San Antonio College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt University of North Georgia 37 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Lanier Technical College 12 32% $8,202 $43,529 — North Georgia Technical College 7 41% $4,597 $38,478 $7,500 University of West Georgia 6 44% $11,787 $54,320 $20,750 Athens Technical College 4 64% $7,929 $40,154 — College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Commerce High School (7.9 mi, 57.4% to college) · East Jackson Comprehensive High School (11.6 mi, 51.4% to college) · Jefferson High School (13.8 mi, 70.1% to college) · East Hall High School (14.0 mi, 42.6% to college) · Franklin County High School (16.8 mi, 53% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Banks County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Banks County | Banks County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 50.5% | 50.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 92.7% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 994 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 55% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Banks County High School graduates go to college?
- 50.5% of the Class of 2024 at Banks County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Banks County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Banks County High School graduates are University of North Georgia, Lanier Technical College and North Georgia Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Banks County High School?
- Banks County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Banks County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 14.5% of Banks County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
