Total enrollment
4,520
-709 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
Baldwin County
Georgia · Public K-12
Baldwin County in Georgia has 7 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 4,520 students with Baldwin County Public Schools the largest district. By grade band, the county runs 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Baldwin County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
22%
was 26%
% Hispanic
6%
was 2%
% Black
65%
was 67%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
4,520
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,403
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
86.3%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
4
2,253 students
Middle
1
974 students
High
2
1,293 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Baldwin County Public Schools
4,510 students · 2 districts in Baldwin County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Baldwin 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.2%
civilian labor
Median age
37
18.4% under 18
Test scores in Baldwin County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Lakeview Academy· 34.1%
- Oak Hill MS· 26.7%
- Midway Hills Academy· 18.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin High School | Milledgeville | High | 09-12 | 1,283 | · |
| Oak Hill MS | Milledgeville | Middle | 06-08 | 974 | · |
| Lakeview Primary | Milledgeville | Elementary | PK-02 | 804 | · |
| Lakeview Academy | Milledgeville | Elementary | 03-05 | 575 | · |
| Midway Hills Primary | Milledgeville | Elementary | PK-02 | 482 | · |
| Midway Hills Academy | Milledgeville | Elementary | 03-05 | 392 | · |
| Millegeville ITU | Milledgeville | High | 05-12 | 10 | · |
Cities in Baldwin County
About Baldwin County
In Georgia, Baldwin County is a rural-scale county of about 43,642 residents. 7 public schools across the county serves about 4,520 students between them.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $54,403 a year, about 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%. That income level is 13% below the Georgia median.
On the school-mix side, Baldwin County is built around 4 elementary schools (2,253 students), 1 middle school (974), and 2 high schools (1,293).
Baldwin County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,510 students across Baldwin County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Baldwin County has contracted 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,229 students to 4,520. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 2% to 6%.
On this page, the community for Baldwin County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data