For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 296 students in Baker County, GA.
The top ranked public school in Baker County, GA is Baker County K12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baker County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Baker County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Baker County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baker County K12 School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Grades: PK-12
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Baker County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
R.e.s.a. Academy (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
400 Hillcrest Drive
Newton, GA 31770
(229) 734-5346
Newton, GA 31770
(229) 734-5346
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
R.e.s.a. Academy (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Hillcrest Dr
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5346
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5346
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Baker County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Baker County, GA include Baker County K12 School.
How many public schools are located in Baker County?
2 public schools are located in Baker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Baker County?
Baker County public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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