Excellent
#389 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 17% in state
Baconton Community Charter School
School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Baconton Community Charter Sch · Baconton, GA
A charter school in Baconton, GA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
260 E Walton St, Baconton, GA 31716
- Math 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Baconton Community Charter School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Baconton Community Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated723/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,297
Median home value
$124,200
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31716; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
State Specialty Schools Ii- Baconton Community Charter Sch
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,060NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Baconton Community Charter School is listed in State Specialty Schools II- Baconton Community Charter Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baconton Community Charter School
Baconton Community Charter School is a public school in Baconton, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Baconton Community Charter Sch, serving approximately 901 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baconton Community Charter School
What grades does Baconton Community Charter School serve?
Baconton Community Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Baconton Community Charter School?
Baconton Community Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 901 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baconton Community Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baconton Community Charter School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baconton Community Charter School rank in GA?
Baconton Community Charter School ranks #389 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Baconton Community Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Baconton Community Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Baconton Community Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baconton Community Charter School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Baconton Community Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Baconton Community Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Baconton Community Charter School a Title I school?
No, Baconton Community Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baconton Community Charter School?
65.7% of students at Baconton Community Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 901
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mitchell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (229) 787-9999
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 31716)
- 3,050
- Area median age
- 43.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31716; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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