Top 5 Best Decatur County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,494 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 Spring Creek Charter Academy. 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 26% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), 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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Decatur County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jones-wheat Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 E Broughton St
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2218
Grades: PK-2
| 682 students
Rank: #22.
West Bainbridge Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
915 Zorn Rd
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2821
Grades: PK-2
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Vada Rd
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 792-8957
Grades: K-9
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Hutto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2224
Grades: 3-5
| 792 students
Rank: #55.
Bainbridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 E College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2206
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #66.
New Beginning Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 E College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 243-6827
Grades: 6-12
| 178 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Decatur County, GA

Decatur County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1301 East College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2230
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
725 E Louise St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2212
Grades: PK-4
| 455 students
1947 S West St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2215
Grades: PK-4
| 292 students
114 Mcgriff Avenue
Attapulgus, GA 39815
(229) 465-3306
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
725 Potter St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2253
Grades: PK-4
| 296 students

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 Spring Creek Charter Academy.
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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).

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