For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,820 students in Decatur County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Decatur County, GA are Bainbridge High School, Spring Creek Charter Academy and New Beginning Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Decatur County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bainbridge High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Decatur County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bainbridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bearcat Blvd
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2230
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,229 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Creek Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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-9
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
New Beginning Learning Center
Magnet School
(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
Grades: 6-12
| 178 students
Decatur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Decatur County Crossroads (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1301 East College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2230
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2230
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
725 E Louise St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2212
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2212
Grades: PK-4
| 455 students
1947 S West St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2215
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2215
Grades: PK-4
| 292 students
114 Mcgriff Avenue
Attapulgus, GA 39815
(229) 465-3306
Attapulgus, GA 39815
(229) 465-3306
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
725 Potter St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2253
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2253
Grades: PK-4
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Decatur County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Decatur County, GA include Bainbridge High School, Spring Creek Charter Academy and New Beginning Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Decatur County?
3 public high schools are located in Decatur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 63% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Decatur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Decatur County include: Bainbridge High School vs. New Beginning Learning Center
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