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#2030 of 2,268 schools in GA
Bainbridge Middle School
Middle School · Decatur County · Bainbridge, GA
A Decatur County middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1301 E. College Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819
- Math 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bainbridge Middle School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 63 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bainbridge Middle 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,645/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bainbridge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,654
Median home value
$168,500
Median rent
$871/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39819; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Spring Creek Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–10 | 2.7 mi | 440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Decatur County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bainbridge Middle School is listed in Decatur County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bainbridge Middle School
Bainbridge Middle School is a public middle school in Bainbridge, GA, part of Decatur County, serving approximately 881 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,030 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bainbridge Middle School
What grades does Bainbridge Middle School serve?
Bainbridge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bainbridge Middle School?
Bainbridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 881 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bainbridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bainbridge Middle School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bainbridge Middle School rank in GA?
Bainbridge Middle School ranks #2,030 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Bainbridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bainbridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Bainbridge Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bainbridge Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bainbridge Middle School a charter school?
No, Bainbridge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bainbridge Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bainbridge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bainbridge Middle School?
84.2% of students at Bainbridge Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 881
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Decatur County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (229) 248-2206
- Area population (ZIP 39819)
- 11,571
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
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 39819; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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