For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,475 students in Bacon County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bacon County, GA are Bacon County Elementary School and Bacon County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bacon County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bacon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bacon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bacon County Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
523 E 16th St
Alma, GA 31510
(912) 632-4133
Alma, GA 31510
(912) 632-4133
Gr: 3-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Bacon County Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1188 Us Highway 1 S
Alma, GA 31510
(912) 632-4662
Alma, GA 31510
(912) 632-4662
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
251 Cumberland Rd
Alma, GA 31510
(912) 632-4765
Alma, GA 31510
(912) 632-4765
Gr: PK-2 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bacon County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bacon County, GA include Bacon County Elementary School and Bacon County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bacon County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Bacon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bacon County?
Bacon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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