For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,710 students in Decatur County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 323 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Decatur County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Decatur County, GA are Jones-wheat Primary School, West Bainbridge Primary School and Hutto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Decatur County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jones-wheat Primary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 E Broughton St
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2218
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2218
Gr: PK-2 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
West Bainbridge Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 Zorn Rd
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2821
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2821
Gr: PK-2 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Hutto Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2224
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2224
Gr: 3-5 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Spring Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Vada Rd
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 792-8957
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 792-8957
Gr: K-11 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
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 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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 Decatur County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Decatur County, GA include Jones-wheat Primary School, West Bainbridge Primary School and Hutto Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Decatur County?
7 public schools are located in Decatur County.
What percentage of students in Decatur County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Decatur County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Decatur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Decatur County include: Bainbridge High School vs. New Beginning Learning Center, Bainbridge High School vs. Bainbridge Middle School
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