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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