Baldwin High School stands at 155 Highway 49 West in Milledgeville, Georgia. Over the years, the school has expanded significantly, with notable additions since 2003 including a classroom wing, a building for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps JROTC, a fine arts wing, a cafeteria and a vocational building.
Serving 1,283 students in grades 9-12, Baldwin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Baldwin High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Milledgeville, GA, encompassing approximately 268.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 9.6 miles and the furthest edge located 13.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Baldwin High School's student population of 1,283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,283 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
Baldwin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baldwin High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1657 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
69%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
5%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Brave
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baldwin High School's ranking?
Baldwin High School is ranked #1657 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Baldwin High School often compared to?
Baldwin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Putnam County High School, Jones County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baldwin High School?
The graduation rate of Baldwin High School is 89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Baldwin High School?
1,283 students attend Baldwin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Baldwin High School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baldwin High School?
Baldwin High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baldwin High School offer ?
Baldwin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Baldwin High School part of?
Baldwin High School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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