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Baker County

Georgia · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Georgia, 4 sit inside Baker County, collectively enrolling roughly 287 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Baker County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
287
+1 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
+2 (+100%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 20%
% Hispanic
12%
was 11%
% Black
59%
was 64%
% Asian
2%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
287
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,012
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
138 students
Middle
1
66 students
High
1
77 students
Combined / other
1
6 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Baker County Public Schools
287 students · 1 district in Baker County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Baker 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
51%
Hispanic
4%
Black
37%
Asian
6%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
24%
Hispanic
12%
Black
59%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.7%
civilian labor
Median age
50
16.0% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Baker County ElementaryNewtonElementaryPK-05138·
Baker County High SchoolNewtonHigh09-1277·
Baker County Middle SchoolNewtonMiddle06-0866·
Baker County Learning AcademyNewtonCombinedKG-126·

Cities in Baker County

Newton4 schools

About Baker County

Across the rural-scale Georgia county of Baker County of about 2,790 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 287 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $46,012, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 14%. That income level is 27% meaningfully below the Georgia median.

For a sense of the school types, Baker County covers 1 elementary school (138 students), 1 middle school (66), 1 high school (77), and 1 combined or other schools.

Baker County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 287 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 286 students in SY 2017-18 versus 287 in SY 2024-25. Baker County now counts 4 public schools, up from 2 in SY 2017-18. The Black share of public-school enrollment shrank from 64% to 59%.

On this page, the community for Baker County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Baker County?
Baker County, Georgia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 287 students.
How many high schools are in Baker County?
Baker County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 77 students.
How many middle schools are in Baker County?
Baker County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 66 students.
How many elementary schools are in Baker County?
Baker County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 138 students.
What is the largest school district in Baker County?
Baker County Public Schools is the largest school district in Baker County, serving approximately 287 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Baker County?
Baker County has roughly 2,790 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Baker County?
Median household income in Baker County is $46,012, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 14.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Baker County?
Approximately 16.7% of adults 25 and older in Baker County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Baker County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Baker 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 Baker County schools?
Across Baker County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.3 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data