Total enrollment
4,652
-532 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
Decatur County
Georgia · Public K-12
Public schools in Decatur County, Georgia total 7, with combined enrollment of about 4,652 students against a county population of 29,195. That breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Decatur County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
-2 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
33%
was 36%
% Hispanic
12%
was 11%
% Black
51%
was 50%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
4,652
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,317
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.7%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
3
2,010 students
Middle
1
793 students
High
2
1,375 students
Combined / other
1
474 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Decatur County Public Schools
4,178 students · 2 districts in Decatur County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Decatur 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+
15.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.3%
civilian labor
Median age
39
24.2% under 18
Test scores in Decatur County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Bainbridge Middle School· 31.9%
- Hutto Elementary School· 30.9%
- New Beginning Learning Center· 7.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge High School | Bainbridge | High | 09-12 | 1,192 | · |
| Bainbridge Middle School | Bainbridge | Middle | 06-08 | 793 | · |
| Hutto Elementary School | Bainbridge | Elementary | 03-05 | 790 | · |
| Jones-Wheat Primary School | Bainbridge | Elementary | PK-02 | 664 | · |
| West Bainbridge Primary School | Bainbridge | Elementary | PK-02 | 556 | · |
| Spring Creek Charter Academy | Bainbridge | Combined | KG-11 | 474 | · |
| New Beginning Learning Center | Bainbridge | High | 06-12 | 183 | · |
Cities in Decatur County
About Decatur County
In Georgia, Decatur County is a small county of about 29,195 residents. 7 public schools across the county teaches about 4,652 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $53,317, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 20%. That income level is 15% lower than the Georgia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Decatur County consists of 3 elementary schools (2,010 students), 1 middle school (793), 2 high schools (1,375), and 1 combined or other schools.
Decatur County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 4,178 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,652 students, contracted 10% from the 5,184 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Decatur County closed 2 schools, going from 9 to 7.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Decatur County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data