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Bacon County

Georgia · Public K-12

In Bacon County, 4 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high. Combined enrollment is about 2,094 students.

7-year change in Bacon County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,094
-46 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 61%
% Hispanic
16%
was 14%
% Black
23%
was 22%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,094
NCES CCD
Median income
$44,694
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
97.6%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
999 students
Middle
1
462 students
High
1
633 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Bacon County Public Schools
2,094 students · 1 district in Bacon County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Bacon County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
73%
Hispanic
9%
Black
13%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
56%
Hispanic
16%
Black
23%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
10.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
41
25.1% under 18

Test scores in Bacon County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 2 schools in Bacon County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Bacon County High SchoolAlmaHigh09-12633·
Bacon County Primary SchoolAlmaElementaryPK-02551·
Bacon County Middle SchoolAlmaMiddle06-08462·
Bacon County Elementary SchoolAlmaElementary03-05448·

Cities in Bacon County

Alma4 schools

About Bacon County

Across the rural-scale Georgia county of Bacon County of about 11,109 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 2,094 students.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $44,694, about 10% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 18%. That income level is 29% noticeably below the Georgia median.

On the school-mix side, Bacon County covers 2 elementary schools (999 students), 1 middle school (462), and 1 high school (633).

Bacon County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,094 students across Bacon County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 2,140 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,094 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 61% to 56% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Bacon County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Bacon County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Bacon County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 2,094.
How many high schools are in Bacon County?
Bacon County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 633 students.
How many middle schools are in Bacon County?
Bacon County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 462 students.
How many elementary schools are in Bacon County?
Bacon County, Georgia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 999 students.
What is the largest school district in Bacon County?
Bacon County Public Schools is the largest school district in Bacon County, serving approximately 2,094 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Bacon County?
Bacon County, Georgia has a population of approximately 11,109, with a median age of 41. About 25.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Bacon County?
Median household income in Bacon County is $44,694, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 17.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Bacon County?
Approximately 10.4% of adults 25 and older in Bacon County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Bacon County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 97.6% of students in Bacon County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bacon County schools?
Across Bacon County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data