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5.4 avg / 10

Decatur County School District

School District · Bainbridge, Georgia

Students: 4,270
Teachers (FTE): 288

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

6

3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,983

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.8:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#153 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,983

$1,145 vs Georgia median

District size

4,270 students

Larger than Georgia median

About Decatur County

Decatur County is a Bainbridge, Georgia school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 4,270 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $12,983 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.4/10, Decatur County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hutto Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Decatur County students show an average math proficiency of 28.9% and ELA proficiency of 27.8%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Decatur County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.9%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 27.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Decatur County with test data.

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Bainbridge
Total Enrollment
4,270
Teachers (FTE)
288
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Decatur County?

Decatur County has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Decatur County?

The average composite rating for Decatur County is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Decatur County?

Decatur County spends $12,983 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Decatur County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Decatur County is 14.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Decatur County?

Hutto Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Decatur County with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Decatur County?

Across schools in Decatur County with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Decatur County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Decatur County has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
28.9%
ELA Proficiency
27.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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