For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 296 students in 39870, GA.
The top ranked public high school in 39870, GA is Baker County K12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39870 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39870, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39870 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baker County K12 School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 39870, GA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baker County K12 School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
39870, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 39870, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in 39870, GA include Baker County K12 School.
How many public high schools are located in 39870?
2 public high schools are located in 39870.
What is the racial composition of students in 39870?
39870 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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