For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 296 students in 39870, GA.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle schools in zipcode 39870 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39870, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 39870, GA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
39870, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
R.e.s.a. Academy (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Hillcrest Dr
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5346
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5346
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39870, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39870, GA include Baker County K12 School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39870?
2 public middle schools are located in 39870.
What is the racial composition of students in 39870?
39870 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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