Bainbridge High School is a public high school located in Bainbridge, Georgia, United States. The school is part of the Decatur County School District, which serves Decatur County.
Serving 1,192 students in grades 9-12, Bainbridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bainbridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bainbridge High School's student population of 1,192 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Purple, Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Bainbridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bainbridge High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1270 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
48%
36%
White
34%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bainbridge High School's ranking?
Bainbridge High School is ranked #1270 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Bainbridge High School often compared to?
Bainbridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Beginning Learning Center, Bainbridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bainbridge High School?
The graduation rate of Bainbridge High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bainbridge High School?
1,192 students attend Bainbridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bainbridge High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bainbridge High School?
Bainbridge High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bainbridge High School offer ?
Bainbridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bainbridge High School part of?
Bainbridge High School is part of Decatur County School District.
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