For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,660 students in Mitchell County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mitchell County, GA are Baconton Community Charter School, Mitchell County High School and Pelham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Mitchell County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baconton Community Charter School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mitchell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baconton Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 E Walton St
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Grades: PK-12
| 901 students
Rank: #22.
Mitchell County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Newton Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0970
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0970
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Pelham High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Barrow Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8623
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8623
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
Mitchell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baconton Community Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
260 E Walton St
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Grades: PK-12
| 859 students
Catch The Vison Alternative (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 Newton Road
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2190
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2190
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Catch-the-vision Alternative (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2100
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pec Annex (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
82 Lewis Dr
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2100
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2100
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2100
Grades: 3-5
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mitchell County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mitchell County, GA include Baconton Community Charter School, Mitchell County High School and Pelham High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mitchell County?
3 public high schools are located in Mitchell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Mitchell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mitchell County include: Pelham High School vs. Mitchell County High School, Mitchell County High School vs. Pelham High School, Pelham High School vs. Baconton Community Charter School
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