Baldwin County Schools & Education
Baldwin County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,169
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#132
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Baldwin County
Measured School Summary
Baldwin County faces educational challenges with a school score of 34/100 and a graduation rate of 85.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,169 per pupil, Baldwin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 33% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Baldwin 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
7 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
34/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #132 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
85.0%
3.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,169
$236 below the state average
School coverage
7
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Baldwin County has 7 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 Baldwin 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
Baldwin 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
#132
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 16 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.
Baldwin County
Elementary to high school visible
4,693 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Baldwin County is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Baldwin 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 Baldwin 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.
A Comprehensive Town-Based School System
Baldwin County features seven public schools that serve a total enrollment of 4,702 students. The landscape includes four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and a specialized education facility. This diverse infrastructure supports a broad range of student needs across different age groups and learning styles.
Focus on the Baldwin County District
The Baldwin County School District is the primary educator, overseeing six of the seven schools and 4,693 students. No charter schools are currently operating in the county, making the district the central hub for local academic life. Baldwin High School is the district's largest asset, serving 1,311 students.
A Prominent Town Setting
Five of the county’s schools are located in town settings, providing an accessible, community-centric feel for most families. The largest schools, Baldwin High and Oak Hill Middle, create a bustling campus environment for over 1,000 students each. This contrasts with more rural pockets of the county, providing a varied experience for the 672-student average campus.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Baldwin County
Reported Enrollment
4,702
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Baldwin County
7 Public Schools in Baldwin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin High School | Profile | Baldwin County | Milledgeville, 31061Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,311 |
| Oak Hill MS | Profile | Baldwin County | Milledgeville, 31061Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 986 |
| Lakeview Primary | Record | Baldwin County | Milledgeville, 31061Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 835 |
| Lakeview Academy | Record | Baldwin County | Milledgeville, 31061Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 650 |
| Midway Hills Primary | Record | Baldwin County | Milledgeville, 31061Rural: Fringe | KG–2 | Primary | 484 |
| Midway Hills Academy | Record | Baldwin County | Milledgeville, 31061Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 427 |
| Millegeville ITU | Record | Department of Juvenile Justice | Milledgeville, 31061Town: Distant | 9–11 | Special Education | 9 |
Baldwin High School
Baldwin County
Milledgeville, 31061 / Town: Distant
Oak Hill MS
Baldwin County
Milledgeville, 31061 / Town: Distant
Millegeville ITU
Department of Juvenile Justice
Milledgeville, 31061 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,169
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Baldwin County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Baldwin County, Georgia?
Baldwin County features seven public schools that serve a total enrollment of 4,702 students. The landscape includes four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and a specialized education facility. This diverse infrastructure supports a broad range of student needs across different age groups and learning styles.
What are the major school districts in Baldwin County, Georgia?
The Baldwin County School District is the primary educator, overseeing six of the seven schools and 4,693 students. No charter schools are currently operating in the county, making the district the central hub for local academic life. Baldwin High School is the district's largest asset, serving 1,311 students.
What is the school experience like in Baldwin County?
Five of the county’s schools are located in town settings, providing an accessible, community-centric feel for most families. The largest schools, Baldwin High and Oak Hill Middle, create a bustling campus environment for over 1,000 students each. This contrasts with more rural pockets of the county, providing a varied experience for the 672-student average 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.