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Baker County

Georgia · Public K-12

2 public schools serving approximately 300 students, in a county of 2,790 residents.

Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
300
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,012
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
94.3%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Baker County
300 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
n/r
Black
59%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
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 (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Baker County K12 SchoolNewtonOtherPK-12292·
Baker County Learning AcademyNewtonHigh07-128·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Baker County?
Baker County, Georgia has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 300 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Baker County?
The county's public school system includes 1 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Baker County?
Baker County is the largest school district in Baker County, serving approximately 300 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 94.3% 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 71.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Baker County schools?
Across Baker County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Baker County?
Baker County residents are approximately 51% White, 4% Hispanic, 37% Black, 6% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Baker County is owner-occupied?
Baker County has about 1,380 housing units, of which roughly 76.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data