Decatur County School District
School District · Bainbridge, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,983
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,983
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Decatur County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Decatur County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bainbridge High School
Bainbridge · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hutto Elementary School
Bainbridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jones-wheat Primary School
Bainbridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#155 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,983
$1,145 vs Georgia median
District size
4,270 students
Larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Decatur County ranks #155 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Decatur County's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bainbridge High School (6.3/10), Hutto Elementary School (5.7/10), and Jones-wheat Primary School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Decatur County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Decatur County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bainbridge High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Hutto Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Jones-wheat Primary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | New Beginning Learning Center | 4.8 / 10 |
| 5 | West Bainbridge Primary School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Bainbridge Middle School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.0/10, Decatur County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bainbridge High School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Decatur County students show an average math proficiency of 43.7% and ELA proficiency of 47.7%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Decatur County with test data.
Schools in Decatur County
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
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 5.0/10. 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?
Bainbridge High School is the highest-rated school in Decatur County with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Decatur County?
Across schools in Decatur County with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.7%. 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 5.0/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.7%
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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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