Total enrollment
4,520
-475 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Baldwin County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Baldwin County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 27.9% | #106 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,520 | #65 of 137 | #1,439 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #59 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #117 of 137 | #1,789 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 86.3% | #80 of 137 | #383 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.1% | #94 of 137 | #1,002 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
43,642
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
4,520
students · 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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Baldwin County has contracted 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 4,995 students to 4,520.
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