For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 658 students in Homer, GA.
The top ranked public middle school in Homer, GA is Banks County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Homer, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Homer have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Homer, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banks County Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
712 Thompson St
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2277
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2277
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Homer, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
102 Hwy 51 South
Homer, GA 30547
(770) 532-9981
Homer, GA 30547
(770) 532-9981
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
182 Hwy 51 South
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2190
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2190
Grades: 4-5
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Homer, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Homer, GA include Banks County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Homer?
1 public middle schools are located in Homer.
What is the racial composition of students in Homer?
Homer public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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