Below Average
#1982 of 2,268 schools in GA
West Bainbridge Primary School
Elementary School · Decatur County · Bainbridge, GA
A Decatur County elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
915 Zorn Rd, Bainbridge, GA 39817
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2021)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Bainbridge Primary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 35% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Bainbridge Primary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$50,841
Median home value
$145,700
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
32.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39817; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones-wheat Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–2 | 4.1 mi | 693 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Spring Creek Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–10 | 4.8 mi | 440 | 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.
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
- #5 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
West Bainbridge Primary School is listed in Decatur County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Bainbridge Primary School
West Bainbridge Primary School is a public elementary school in Bainbridge, GA, part of Decatur County, serving approximately 531 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,982 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Bainbridge Primary School
What grades does West Bainbridge Primary School serve?
West Bainbridge Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend West Bainbridge Primary School?
West Bainbridge Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bainbridge Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bainbridge Primary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Bainbridge Primary School rank in GA?
West Bainbridge Primary School ranks #1,982 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is West Bainbridge Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Bainbridge Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 West Bainbridge Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Bainbridge Primary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is West Bainbridge Primary School a charter school?
No, West Bainbridge Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Bainbridge Primary School a Title I school?
No, West Bainbridge Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Bainbridge Primary School?
99.8% of students at West Bainbridge Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Decatur County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (229) 248-2821
- Area population (ZIP 39817)
- 11,561
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 39817; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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