Bacon County Schools & Education
Bacon County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,340
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#54
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bacon County
Measured School Summary
Bacon County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,340 per pupil, Bacon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bacon County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
4 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #54 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,340
$65 below the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Bacon County has 4 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Bacon County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Bacon County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#54
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Bacon County
Elementary to high school visible
2,128 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Bacon County is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bacon County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Bacon County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Focused Schools for a Growing Community
Bacon County maintains a focused educational footprint with four public schools serving 2,128 students. The system is split evenly with two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This distribution provides a clear pathway for students as they progress from primary grades through graduation.
The Bacon County School District
One district manages the entire student population of 2,128, ensuring a unified curriculum and administrative approach. The county does not host any charter schools, focusing all community engagement on its four core public institutions. Average school sizes are kept manageable at roughly 532 students per campus.
A Balanced Mix of Town and Country
The school landscape is split between two town-based and two rural locales, offering a variety of social settings for students. Bacon County High School is the largest institution with 641 students, while the elementary schools are sized similarly to ensure consistent peer groups. Attending school here feels like a traditional Georgia experience, blending local town life with rural surroundings.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Bacon County
Reported Enrollment
2,128
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Bacon County
Bacon County
4 Public Schools in Bacon County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon County High School | Record | Bacon County | Alma, 31510Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 641 |
| Bacon County Primary School | Record | Bacon County | Alma, 31510Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 571 |
| Bacon County Middle School | Record | Bacon County | Alma, 31510Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 465 |
| Bacon County Elementary School | Record | Bacon County | Alma, 31510Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 451 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,340
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Bacon County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bacon County, Georgia?
Bacon County maintains a focused educational footprint with four public schools serving 2,128 students. The system is split evenly with two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This distribution provides a clear pathway for students as they progress from primary grades through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Bacon County, Georgia?
One district manages the entire student population of 2,128, ensuring a unified curriculum and administrative approach. The county does not host any charter schools, focusing all community engagement on its four core public institutions. Average school sizes are kept manageable at roughly 532 students per campus.
What is the school experience like in Bacon County?
The school landscape is split between two town-based and two rural locales, offering a variety of social settings for students. Bacon County High School is the largest institution with 641 students, while the elementary schools are sized similarly to ensure consistent peer groups. Attending school here feels like a traditional Georgia experience, blending local town life with rural surroundings.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.