Summary:
Bacon County Primary School and Bacon County Elementary School are the two elementary schools serving approximately 999 students in grades PK-5 across Bacon County, a rural district that ranks in the 86th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating.
Bacon County Elementary School (grades 3-5) is the clear academic standout, outperforming state averages in mathematics at every grade level—most notably in 4th grade, where 60.4% of students are proficient compared to 50.1% statewide. The school also excels in 5th grade science, with 52.6% proficiency versus 44.2% statewide, and has shown dramatic improvement in that subject, jumping nearly 8 points year-over-year. However, 5th grade English Language Arts is a weak spot, with 39.0% proficiency falling 4 points below the state average, while 3rd and 4th grade ELA remain above state levels. The school has maintained a consistent 4-star rating and ranking in the 71st-74th percentile over three years. Bacon County Primary School (grades PK-2) focuses on early education and spends more per student ($15,932 vs. $14,119), reflecting the additional resources needed for younger learners.
Both schools serve a student population where 100% qualify for free/reduced lunch, yet they achieve above-average results in most subjects—a testament to effective instruction. Chronic absenteeism runs about 18.2-18.4% at both schools, better than the district average of 22.9% but slightly above the state's 17.7%. Student-teacher ratios are favorable at 12.9:1 (Primary) and 11.5:1 (Elementary), and per-student spending is above typical levels. For parents, the key takeaway is that Bacon County Elementary delivers strong math and science performance despite high poverty, while the primary school provides a solid early foundation. The only area needing attention is 5th grade ELA, and the upcoming release of 2025-2026 ELA scores will show whether that gap is closing.
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