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Bacon County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,094 students in Bacon County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Bacon County School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
2,094 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bacon County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Showing 2013–2022. Show full history, 2010–2022 (no data for 2020)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
84%
Showing 2013–2022. Show full history, 2011–2022
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.2%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1994–2023
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1997–2023 (no data for 1998 and 1999)
% Black
23%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1994–2023
% White
56%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1994–2023
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,660 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,528 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994 and 2013)
Spending
$33 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994 and 2013)
Revenue / Student
$16,660
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Spending / Student
$15,528
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Best Bacon County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bacon County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1190 Us Highway 1 S
Alma, GA 31510
(912) 632-4414
Alma, GA 31510
(912) 632-4414
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Bacon County Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
523 E 16th St
Alma, GA 31510
(912) 632-4133
Alma, GA 31510
(912) 632-4133
Gr: 3-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Bacon County Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1188 Us Highway 1 S
Alma, GA 31510
(912) 632-4662
Alma, GA 31510
(912) 632-4662
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
251 Cumberland Rd
Alma, GA 31510
(912) 632-4765
Alma, GA 31510
(912) 632-4765
Gr: PK-2 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bacon County School District?
Bacon County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,094 students.
What is the rank of Bacon County School District?
Bacon County School District is ranked #36 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bacon County School District?
56% of Bacon County School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bacon County School District?
Bacon County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Bacon County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,528 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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