For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,487 students in Decatur County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Decatur County, GA are Spring Creek Charter Academy, Bainbridge Middle School and New Beginning Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Decatur County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Vada Rd
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 792-8957
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 792-8957
Gr: K-11 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Bainbridge Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 E College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2206
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2206
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
New Beginning Learning Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 E College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 243-6827
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 243-6827
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Decatur County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Decatur County, GA include Spring Creek Charter Academy, Bainbridge Middle School and New Beginning Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Decatur County?
3 public middle schools are located in Decatur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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