For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,153 students in Baconton, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Baconton, GA are Baconton Community Charter School and Mitchell County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baconton, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Baconton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Baconton, GA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baconton Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 E Walton St
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Gr: PK-12 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Mitchell County Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15815 Ga Highway 93
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 321-7004
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 321-7004
Gr: 3-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Baconton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baconton Community Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
260 E Walton St
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Gr: PK-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Baconton, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Baconton, GA include Baconton Community Charter School and Mitchell County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Baconton?
2 public schools are located in Baconton.
What is the racial composition of students in Baconton?
Baconton public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Baconton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Baconton include: Baconton Community Charter School vs. Mitchell County Elementary School, Mitchell County Elementary School vs. Baconton Community Charter School
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