C
Below Average
53/100

Banks County Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 712 Thompson St, Homer, GA 30547
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 57th percentile in Georgia
Growth
D
Students gain 0.70 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 16th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
658
Students
enrolled
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%57/1000.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%16/100Students gain 0.70 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.83 in 2009–19; 15th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency46% (+4 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency46% (+4 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%46%reading -11 pts, math -12 pts36th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%42%reading +2 pts, math +6 pts55th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading -4 pts, math +0 pts47th percentile (list)
Low-income38%36%reading +6 pts, math +6 pts61st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 712 Thompson St
City Homer
ZIP Code 30547
District 1300240
NCES School ID 130024002015
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30547

Understanding the community around Banks County Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $87,386
Per Capita Income $34,650
Poverty Rate 6.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%
High School or Higher 82.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $263,600
Median Rent $948
Owner-Occupied 67.2%
Renter-Occupied 32.8%
View full data for ZIP 30547 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 30547 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 30547 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Banks County Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.8%
Hispanic/Latino 11.7%
Two or More Races 3.7%
Black 2.3%
Asian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 658
Teachers (FTE) 44.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Banks County Middle School?
Banks County Middle School has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Banks County Middle School?
Banks County Middle School has 658 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Banks County Middle School serve?
Banks County Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Banks County Middle School receive per student?
Banks County Middle School receives $14,302 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Banks County Middle School in 30547 ▼
Avg Home Value
$371,172
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,071
1-Year Change
+0.4%
% Renters
32.8%

Other Schools in 30547

View all schools and real estate data for 30547 →

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026