For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,487 students in Decatur County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Decatur County, GA are Spring Creek Charter Academy, 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.
Decatur County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Decatur County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Vada Rd
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 792-8957
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 792-8957
Grades: K-10
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Bainbridge Middle School
(Math: 23% | 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
Decatur County 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
114 Mcgriff Avenue
Attapulgus, GA 39815
(229) 465-3306
Attapulgus, GA 39815
(229) 465-3306
Grades: PK-5
| 269 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 middle schools in Decatur County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Decatur County, GA include Spring Creek Charter Academy, Bainbridge Middle School and New Beginning Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Decatur County?
3 public middle schools are located in Decatur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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