Best Decatur County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,460 students in Decatur County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Decatur County, GA are Bainbridge High School 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 30% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Decatur County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bainbridge High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Decatur County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bainbridge High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Bearcat Blvd
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,352 students
Rank: #22.
New Beginning Learning Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 E College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 243-6827
Grades: 7-12
| 108 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 high schools in Decatur County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Decatur County, GA include Bainbridge High School and New Beginning Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Decatur County, GA?
2 public high schools are located in Decatur County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County, GA?
Decatur County, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).

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