Georgia public high school · Hancock County

Hancock Central High School

11311 Ga Highway 15, Sparta, GA 31087. 57 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 47.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.

47.4%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)12.6 pts below Georgia (60%)
4.5%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)13.3 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
82.8%4-year graduation rate (2025)4.4 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
868Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
31.4%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)18.7 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Hancock Central

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 26.3%Georgia private college 1.8%Georgia technical college 19.3%Career credential, working 5.3%Working, not in college 36.8%Not found in Georgia records 10.5%

    Share of the 57 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Butler Community College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Oconee Fall Line Technical College875%$8,873$35,413$5,316
    Kennesaw State University450%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Albany State University330%$14,511$44,975$21,750
    Augusta Technical College236%$7,427$37,887$6,881
    Fort Valley State University239%$12,421$41,857$26,738

    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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher4.5%
    Associate degree3%
    Certificate or other credential13.6%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet15.2%
    No credential, not enrolled63.6%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher19.4%
    Associate degree6%
    Certificate or other credential9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3%
    No credential, not enrolled62.7%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

30%40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202347%
Hancock Central High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

23.1%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
11.5%Needed remedial English

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

Black94%
Hispanic2%
Multiracial2%
White2%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Taliaferro County School (18.2 mi, 18.2% to college) · Warren County High School (18.6 mi, 61.7% to college) · Lake Oconee Charter High School (20.4 mi, 74% to college) · Glascock County Middle/High School (21.1 mi, 65.8% to college) · Greene County High School (21.9 mi, 30.9% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Hancock County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureHancock CentralHancock CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)47.4%47.4%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)82.8%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)868—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)31.4%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Hancock Central High School graduates go to college?
47.4% of the Class of 2024 at Hancock Central High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Hancock Central High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Hancock Central High School graduates are Oconee Fall Line Technical College, Kennesaw State University and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Hancock Central High School?
Hancock Central High School has a four-year graduation rate of 82.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Hancock Central High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
4.5% of Hancock Central High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.