For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,445 students in 39817, GA.
The top ranked public schools in 39817, GA are Jones-wheat Primary School, West Bainbridge Primary School and Spring Creek Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39817 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 39817, GA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 39817, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 693 students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Vada Rd
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 792-8957
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 792-8957
Grades: K-10
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Hutto Elementary School
(Math: 31% | 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
Grades: 3-5
| 781 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39817, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 39817, GA include Jones-wheat Primary School, West Bainbridge Primary School and Spring Creek Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in 39817?
4 public schools are located in 39817.
What is the racial composition of students in 39817?
39817 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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