Enrollment
1,192
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bainbridge, GA
Bainbridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Bainbridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130171000612
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bainbridge High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Bainbridge · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bainbridge High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bainbridge High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Bainbridge, GA.
School address
District: Decatur County · Georgia
NCES ID 130171000612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bainbridge High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bainbridge High School
Bainbridge High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Bainbridge, Georgia, enrolling 1,192 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,192 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 159 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (35%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 464 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,192 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Decatur County also operates Bainbridge Middle School (793 students) and Hutto Elementary School (790 students) alongside Bainbridge High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bainbridge High School compares
Bainbridge High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,192 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,192
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
281
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 47.7%
White 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Bainbridge High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Decatur County, which includes Bainbridge High School.
$13,496
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 41.6%
Federal 23.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bainbridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hutto Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jones-Wheat Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Bainbridge Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Beginning Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bainbridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 45.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,192 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bainbridge High School
How many students attend Bainbridge High School?
Bainbridge High School has 1,192 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bainbridge, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bainbridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bainbridge High School is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bainbridge High School?
100.0% of students at Bainbridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bainbridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Bainbridge High School is African American at 47.7% of enrollment, in Bainbridge, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bainbridge High School?
Bainbridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bainbridge High School rank among public schools in Bainbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Bainbridge High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Bainbridge, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bainbridge on the city page.
Is Bainbridge High School a good school?
Bainbridge High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Decatur County?
Besides Bainbridge High School, Decatur County also operates Bainbridge Middle School (793 students), Hutto Elementary School (790 students), and Jones-Wheat Primary School (664 students). See the Decatur County district page for the complete list.
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