For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,168 students in 39819, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 245 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 39819, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39819, GA are Bainbridge High School, Bainbridge Middle School and New Beginning Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39819 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 39819, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 39819, GA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bainbridge High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bearcat Blvd
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2230
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Bainbridge Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 E College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2206
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2206
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
New Beginning Learning Center
(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
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39819, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 39819, GA include Bainbridge High School, Bainbridge Middle School and New Beginning Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in 39819?
3 public schools are located in 39819.
What percentage of students in 39819 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 39819 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39819?
39819 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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