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#967 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 43% in state
Baker County K12 School
School · Baker County · Newton, GA
A school in Newton, GA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
260 Ga Highway 37 SW, Newton, GA 39870
- Math 13% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Baker County K12 School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Baker County K12 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,351
Median home value
$112,500
Median rent
$618/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
31.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39870; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Baker County
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,813NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baker County K12 School is listed in Baker County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baker County K12 School
Baker County K12 School is a public school in Newton, GA, part of Baker County, serving approximately 293 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #967 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baker County K12 School
What grades does Baker County K12 School serve?
Baker County K12 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Baker County K12 School?
Baker County K12 School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker County K12 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker County K12 School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baker County K12 School rank in GA?
Baker County K12 School ranks #967 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Baker County K12 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Baker County K12 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Baker County K12 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baker County K12 School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Baker County K12 School a charter school?
No, Baker County K12 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baker County K12 School a Title I school?
No, Baker County K12 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baker County K12 School?
100.0% of students at Baker County K12 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
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Baker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (229) 734-5274
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 39870)
- 1,869
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 39870; 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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