For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 296 students in 39870, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in 39870, GA is Baker County K12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39870 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39870, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39870 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baker County K12 School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 39870, GA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baker County K12 School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
39870, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 39870, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 39870, GA include Baker County K12 School.
How many public high schools are located in 39870?
2 public high schools are located in 39870.
What is the racial composition of students in 39870?
39870 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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