51爆料

Decatur County School District

100 South West Street
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,270 students in Decatur County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
51爆料s in Decatur County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
4,270 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
289 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Decatur County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#147 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
39%
29%
40%
32%
40%
88%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
12%
19%
% Black
53%
36%
% White
31%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,958 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,330 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,958
$14,305
Spending / Student
$13,330
$13,431

Best Decatur County School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jones-wheat Primary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 E Broughton St
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2218
Gr: PK-2 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
West Bainbridge Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
915 Zorn Rd
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2821
Gr: PK-2 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Hutto Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2224
Gr: 3-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Bainbridge High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Bearcat Blvd
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,218 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Bainbridge Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 E College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2206
Gr: 6-8 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
New Beginning Learning Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 E College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 243-6827
Gr: 6-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Decatur County School District?
Decatur County School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,270 students.
What is the rank of Decatur County School District?
Decatur County School District is ranked #149 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County School District?
53% of Decatur County School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Decatur County School District?
Decatur County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Decatur County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,330 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,270 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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