For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,059 students in Mitchell County, GA (there are , serving 257 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, GA are Baconton Community Charter School, Shiver Elementary School and Pelham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mitchell County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baconton Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 E Walton St
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Grades: PK-12
| 890 students
Rank: #22.
Shiver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1847 Ga Highway 93 N
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Pelham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
534 Barrow Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8170
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #44.
Mitchell County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7005
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7005
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #55.
Mitchell County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Newton Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0970
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0970
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Pelham City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 Mathewson Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-6063
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-6063
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #77.
Mitchell County Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7003
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7003
Grades: PK-2
| 366 students
Rank: #88.
Pelham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Barrow Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8623
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8623
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #99.
Mitchell County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15815 Ga Highway 93
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 321-7004
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 321-7004
Grades: 3-5
| 268 students
Mitchell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baconton Community Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
260 E Walton St
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Grades: PK-12
| 859 students
Catch The Vison Alternative (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 Newton Road
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2190
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2190
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Catch-the-vision Alternative (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2100
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 Newton Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0970
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0970
Grades: 1-4
| 3 students
Pec Annex (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
82 Lewis Dr
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2100
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2100
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2100
Grades: 3-5
| 440 students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, GA include Baconton Community Charter School, Shiver Elementary School and Pelham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mitchell County?
9 public schools are located in Mitchell County.
What percentage of students in Mitchell County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mitchell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mitchell County include: Pelham High School vs. Mitchell County High School, Mitchell County High School vs. Pelham High School, Baconton Community Charter School vs. Pelham High School
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