Summary:
The city of Bainbridge, Georgia is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in the area, with significant disparities in academic achievement and resource allocation.
Bainbridge High School stands out as the top-performing school, ranking 137 out of 458 Georgia high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 95.5% 4-year graduation rate and outperforms the Decatur County district and state averages on several Milestones Assessment tests, particularly in Algebra I and Biology. In contrast, New Beginning Learning Center, the district's alternative school, struggles academically with very low proficiency rates on Milestones Assessments and a lower 71.2% graduation rate.
The data also reveals significant economic challenges faced by the Bainbridge area, with all schools except Spring Creek Charter Academy having 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high rate of economic disadvantage may contribute to the performance disparities observed across the district. Additionally, the variation in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios suggests that resource allocation may be an area of concern, with some schools potentially lacking the necessary funding and staffing to support student success.
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