Best High Schools in Decatur County, GA

Decatur County, GA has 3 high schools with 1,717 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Decatur County score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Decatur County underperform expectations.

1. Bainbridge High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Decatur County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students

2. New Beginning Learning Center

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Decatur County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 178 Students

Best Middle Schools in Decatur County, GA

Decatur County, GA has 1 middle schools with 919 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Decatur County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Decatur County exceed expectations.

1. Bainbridge Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Decatur County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 919 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Decatur County, GA

Decatur County, GA has 7 elementary schools with 3,537 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Decatur County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Decatur County meet expectations.

1. Whigham Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grady County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 439 Students

2. Jones-wheat Primary School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Decatur County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 682 Students

3. Chattahoochee Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gadsden • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students

4. West Bainbridge Primary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Decatur County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 510 Students

5. Shiver Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Grady County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 478 Students

6. Hutto Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Decatur County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 792 Students

7. George W. Munroe Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gadsden • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 503 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Decatur County, GA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Decatur County, GA has a total population of 29,367 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Decatur County, GA

6,586

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Decatur County, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

21.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.90 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.57 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Decatur County, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Decatur County, GA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,106 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

25 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Decatur County, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Decatur County, GA

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Seminole County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Gadsden County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Miller County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Grady County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Baker County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 12%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mitchell County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Leon County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Thomas County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Early County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Jackson County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations