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#1723 of 2,268 schools in GA

Baldwin High School

High School · Baldwin County · Milledgeville, GA

A Baldwin County high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

155 Ga Highway 49 W, Milledgeville, GA 31061

  • Math 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-17.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.5 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation5.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$15,131
Chronic Absenteeism26.1%

Students at Baldwin High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

70.2%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Baldwin High 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,914/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milledgeville), 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

$55,371

Median home value

$167,700

Median rent

$864/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

62.5%

Poverty rate

22.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
5.7% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Millegeville ItuEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–121.0 mi13Compare →
Milledgeville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–94.7 mi14Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Baldwin County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$15,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Baldwin High School is listed in Baldwin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Baldwin High School

Baldwin High School is a public high school in Milledgeville, GA, part of Baldwin County, serving approximately 1,294 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,723 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baldwin High School

What grades does Baldwin High School serve?

Baldwin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Baldwin High School?

Baldwin High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,294 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Baldwin High School rank in GA?

Baldwin High School ranks #1,723 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Baldwin High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Baldwin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Baldwin High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Baldwin High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Baldwin High School a charter school?

No, Baldwin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Baldwin High School a Title I school?

No, Baldwin High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baldwin High School?

70.2% of students at Baldwin High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,294
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Baldwin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.1%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 31061)
41,194
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
36.6
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 31061; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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