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Bacon County High School

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Bacon County High School ranks 114 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

114^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 75% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Bacon County High School is a public high school located in Alma, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 636 students. The school is part of the Bacon County School District, which is ranked 36th out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bacon County High School has shown a mixed academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 73rd to 294th out of Georgia high schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 114th out of 452 Georgia high schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Compared to nearby schools, Bacon County High School's academic performance is generally lower than Pierce County High School, which has consistently ranked in the top 50 Georgia high schools and maintained a 5-star rating. However, Bacon County High School's performance is higher than Appling County High School, which has a 3-star rating and a lower statewide ranking.

Bacon County High School has shown a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.4% to 97.4% in recent years, which is comparable to the nearby Pierce County High School. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.19% to 72.01% in recent years, which is higher than the 56.59% rate at Pierce County High School. This suggests that Bacon County High School serves a relatively disadvantaged population, which may be contributing to its academic challenges.

633

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,011

Per pupil spending ?

97.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1190 US Highway 1 S
Alma, GA 31510

(912) 632-4414

District: Bacon County

Feeder schools for Bacon County High School:

Elementary:	Bacon County Elementary School
	Bacon County Primary School
Middle:	Bacon County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.8%

African American:

19.9%

Hispanic:

16.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 37th percentile in 2015 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (49% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 38 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (27% vs 20% Georgia)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg49%

Georgia avg42%

114^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 38 pts since 2015

From bottom 37% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

36^th of 206Bacon County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	61.2	114 of 452	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	60.5	127 of 458	72.3%	★★★★☆
2023	70.8	73 of 442	83.5%	★★★★☆
2022	65.2	97 of 429	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	27.1	294 of 410	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.5	263 of 438	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.9	262 of 428	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	31.7	261 of 420	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	32.8	256 of 426	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	33.4	274 of 435	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	51.0	204 of 425	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	44.9	251 of 425	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	57.8	156 of 396	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.1	170 of 402	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	40.5	255 of 384	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	51.1	204 of 372	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	57.8	146 of 370	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	49.8	186 of 358	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	45.0	203 of 335	39.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I69%+24 vs state

Biology51%+7 vs state

American Literature and Composition44%+4 vs state

United States History34%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bacon County High School	Public	9-12	1190 US Highway 1 S	Alma	31510	Bacon County	Bacon County	No	No	No	No	(912) 632-4414	633	44	14.4	97.8%	366 (57.8%)	126 (19.9%)	105 (16.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.5%)	61.2	114^th of 452 public high schools	74.8%		60.5	127^th of 458 public high schools	72.3%	13	44.0	68.6	50.8	34.4	$13,011	$672	$12,339
Appling County High School	Public	9-12	482 Blackshear Hwy	Baxley	31513	Appling County	Appling County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 367-8610	1,013	70	14.5	98.9%	523 (51.6%)	241 (23.8%)	197 (19.4%)	8 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.3%)	44.1	208^th of 452 public high schools	54.0%		30.7	290^th of 458 public high schools	36.7%	82	32.8	56.7	41.2	27.3	$13,236	$685	$12,551
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	3275 Harris Rd	Waycross	31503	Ware County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-6680	7	2	3.5		3 (42.9%)	4 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pierce County High School	Public	9-12	4850 County Farm Rd	Blackshear	31516	Pierce County	Pierce County	No	No	No	No	(912) 449-2055	1,053	65	16.3	78.0%	788 (74.8%)	79 (7.5%)	117 (11.1%)	11 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (5.3%)	82.3	42^nd of 452 public high schools	90.7%		88.5	22^nd of 458 public high schools	95.2%	20	55.9	74.7	75.6	53.1	$10,679	$301	$10,377

Frequently Asked Questions about Bacon County High School

How many students attend Bacon County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 633 students attended Bacon County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bacon County High School?

Students at Bacon County High School are 58% White, 20% African American, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Bacon County High School in?

Bacon County

Is Bacon County High School a good school?

Bacon County High School ranks 114^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Bacon County High School?

Bacon County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bacon County Elementary School
Elementary : Bacon County Primary School
Middle : Bacon County Middle School

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