For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 199 students in Sparta, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Sparta, GA is Hancock Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Sparta, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hancock Central High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sparta, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock Central High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11311 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7009
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7009
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sparta, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sparta, GA include Hancock Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sparta?
1 public high schools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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