Serving 859 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Baconton Community Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
859 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
18%
36%
White
73%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥90%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baconton Community Charter School?
The graduation rate of Baconton Community Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 83%.
How many students attend Baconton Community Charter School?
859 students attend Baconton Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Baconton Community Charter School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baconton Community Charter School?
Baconton Community Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baconton Community Charter School offer ?
Baconton Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Baconton Community Charter School part of?
Baconton Community Charter School is part of Mitchell County School District.
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