For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,492 students in Decatur County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Decatur County, GA are Jones-wheat Primary School, West Bainbridge Primary School and Hutto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Decatur County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jones-wheat Primary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 E Broughton St
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2218
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 Zorn Rd
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2821
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2224
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2224
Gr: 3-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Spring Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Vada Rd
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 792-8957
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 792-8957
Gr: K-10 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Bainbridge Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 E College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2206
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 E College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 243-6827
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 243-6827
Gr: 6-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Decatur County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Decatur County Crossroads (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1301 East College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2230
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2230
725 E Louise St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2212
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2212
Gr: PK-4 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
1947 S West St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2215
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2215
Gr: PK-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
114 Mcgriff Avenue
Attapulgus, GA 39815
(229) 465-3306
Attapulgus, GA 39815
(229) 465-3306
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
725 Potter St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2253
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2253
Gr: PK-4 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Decatur County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Decatur County, GA include Jones-wheat Primary School, West Bainbridge Primary School and Hutto Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Decatur County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Decatur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Decatur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Decatur County include: Bainbridge Middle School vs. Hutto Elementary School
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