For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,824 students in Decatur County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Decatur County, GA are Spring Creek Charter Academy, Bainbridge High School and New Beginning Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Decatur County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bainbridge High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Decatur County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #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 high schools in Decatur County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Decatur County, GA include Spring Creek Charter Academy, Bainbridge High School and New Beginning Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Decatur County?
3 public high schools are located in Decatur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Decatur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Decatur County include: Bainbridge High School vs. New Beginning Learning Center
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