For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,265 students in 39819, GA (there are , serving 245 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 39819, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 39819, GA are Bainbridge High School, Bainbridge Middle School and New Beginning Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39819 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 39819, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 39819, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bainbridge High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bearcat Blvd
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2230
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #22.
Bainbridge Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 E College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2206
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2206
Grades: 6-8
| 881 students
Rank: #33.
New Beginning Learning Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 E College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 243-6827
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 243-6827
Grades: 6-12
| 166 students
39819, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Decatur County Crossroads (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1301 East College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2230
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2230
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
725 E Louise St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2212
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2212
Grades: PK-4
| 455 students
1947 S West St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2215
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2215
Grades: PK-4
| 292 students
725 Potter St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2253
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2253
Grades: PK-4
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39819, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 39819, GA include Bainbridge High School, Bainbridge Middle School and New Beginning Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in 39819?
3 public schools are located in 39819.
What percentage of students in 39819 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 39819 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39819?
39819 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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