For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,438 students in Bowdon, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 63 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Bowdon, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bowdon, GA are Bowdon Elementary School, Bowdon Middle School and Bowdon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowdon, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Bowdon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bowdon, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowdon Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 Kent Ave
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-2161
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-2161
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Bowdon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
129 N Jonesville Rd
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-1778
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-1778
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Bowdon High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 W College St
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-5408
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-5408
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Kidspeace
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Kidspeace Dr
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Gr: 4-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Bowdon, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Kidspeace Drive
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Gr: 4-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Open Campus High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
225 East College Street
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 832-3568
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 832-3568
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bowdon, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bowdon, GA include Bowdon Elementary School, Bowdon Middle School and Bowdon High School.
How many public schools are located in Bowdon?
4 public schools are located in Bowdon.
What percentage of students in Bowdon go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Bowdon are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bowdon?
Bowdon public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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