For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,438 students in Bowdon, GA (there are , serving 63 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Bowdon, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Bowdon, GA are Bowdon Elementary School, Bowdon Middle School and Bowdon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowdon, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Bowdon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bowdon, GA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowdon Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 Kent Ave
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-2161
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-2161
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Bowdon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
129 N Jonesville Rd
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-1778
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-1778
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Bowdon High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 W College St
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-5408
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-5408
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Kidspeace
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Kidspeace Dr
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Gr: 4-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Bowdon, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Kidspeace Drive
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Gr: 4-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Open Campus High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
225 East College Street
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 832-3568
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 832-3568
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bowdon, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Bowdon, GA include Bowdon Elementary School, Bowdon Middle School and Bowdon High School.
How many public schools are located in Bowdon?
4 public schools are located in Bowdon.
What percentage of students in Bowdon go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Bowdon are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bowdon?
Bowdon public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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