Below Average
#1761 of 2,268 schools in GA
New Beginning Learning Center
High School · Decatur County · Bainbridge, GA
A Decatur County high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1301 E College St, Bainbridge, GA 39819
- Math 2% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 5% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 62.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Beginning Learning Center score 3% 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 7 points across the 11-year record (2014–2024) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 6% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 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
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Where New Beginning Learning Center 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| 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 → |
| Bainbridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 1,218 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #4 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
New Beginning Learning Center is listed in Decatur County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Beginning Learning Center
New Beginning Learning Center is a public high school in Bainbridge, GA, part of Decatur County, serving approximately 166 students in grades 6th-12th with a 33.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,761 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Beginning Learning Center
What grades does New Beginning Learning Center serve?
New Beginning Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend New Beginning Learning Center?
New Beginning Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Beginning Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at New Beginning Learning Center is 33.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Beginning Learning Center rank in GA?
New Beginning Learning Center ranks #1,761 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is New Beginning Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
New Beginning Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 New Beginning Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Beginning Learning Center has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is New Beginning Learning Center a charter school?
No, New Beginning Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Beginning Learning Center a Title I school?
No, New Beginning Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Beginning Learning Center?
100.0% of students at New Beginning Learning Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 166
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Decatur County
- Phone
- (229) 243-6827
- 4-Year Graduation
- 62.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39819)
- 11,571
- Area median age
- 40.3
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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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