Baker County Schools & Education
Baker County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,066
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#113
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Baker County
Measured School Summary
Baker County has midrange measured school signals (score: 42/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Baker County spends $9,066 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 17% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 13.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 22% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Baker 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
2 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
42/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #113 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
13.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,066
$1,661 above the state average
School coverage
2
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
Baker County has 2 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 Baker 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
Baker 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
#113
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points below 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.
Baker County
High school only in this slice
300 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Baker County is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Baker County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Baker 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.
Small-Scale Education in Baker County
Baker County has one of the smallest public school footprints in Georgia, with only two schools serving 300 total students. The infrastructure consists of one high school and one PK-12 'other' category school. This ultra-small scale results in an average school size of just 150 students across the entire county.
A Single District for All Learners
The Baker County School District manages both local schools and the 300 students enrolled within them. There are no charter schools available, leaving the traditional public system as the sole provider of education. The system is dominated by the Baker County K12 School, which holds 292 of the county's 300 students.
Intimate Rural Learning Environment
Both schools in the county are classified as rural, reflecting the sparse population and agricultural nature of the region. The Baker County Learning Academy is exceptionally small, reporting only 8 students, while the K12 school provides a comprehensive environment for nearly 300 students. Education here is highly personal, as nearly every student in the county attends the same K-12 campus.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Baker County
Reported Enrollment
300
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Baker County
Baker County
2 Public Schools in Baker 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County K12 School | Record | Baker County | Newton, 39870Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 292 |
| Baker County Learning Academy | Record | Baker County | Newton, 39870Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 8 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,066
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Baker County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Baker County, Georgia?
Baker County has one of the smallest public school footprints in Georgia, with only two schools serving 300 total students. The infrastructure consists of one high school and one PK-12 'other' category school. This ultra-small scale results in an average school size of just 150 students across the entire county.
What are the major school districts in Baker County, Georgia?
The Baker County School District manages both local schools and the 300 students enrolled within them. There are no charter schools available, leaving the traditional public system as the sole provider of education. The system is dominated by the Baker County K12 School, which holds 292 of the county's 300 students.
What is the school experience like in Baker County?
Both schools in the county are classified as rural, reflecting the sparse population and agricultural nature of the region. The Baker County Learning Academy is exceptionally small, reporting only 8 students, while the K12 school provides a comprehensive environment for nearly 300 students. Education here is highly personal, as nearly every student in the county attends the same K-12 campus.
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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.