For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,445 students in 39817, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in 39817, GA are Jones-wheat Primary School, West Bainbridge Primary School and Hutto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39817 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 39817, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 39817, GA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jones-wheat Primary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 E Broughton St
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2218
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2218
Gr: PK-2 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
West Bainbridge Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 Zorn Rd
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2821
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2821
Gr: PK-2 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Hutto Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2224
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-2224
Gr: 3-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
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-10 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39817, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 39817, GA include Jones-wheat Primary School, West Bainbridge Primary School and Hutto Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39817?
4 public schools are located in 39817.
What is the racial composition of students in 39817?
39817 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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