There were 61 Black students enrolled in Banks County school in the 2023-24 school year, 3.2% less than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.
Data showed that Banks County welcomed 3,231 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black students comprised 1.9% of the student body to be the fourth most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the five schools in Banks County, Banks County High School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 17 students.
As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:15, which is better than the national average of 1:16. The state has its best student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in pre-kindergarten and middle school grades, while high school has an average ratio of 17:1.
| School name | % of Black Students | Total Black Students | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Elementary School | 3% | 12 | 402 |
| Banks County High School | 2% | 17 | 850 |
| Banks County Primary School | 2% | 13 | 694 |
| Banks County Middle School | 2% | 13 | 653 |
| Banks County Elementary School | 1% | 6 | 632 |
