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Bacon County High School

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Bacon County High School ranks 102 nd of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

102^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 455 Georgia High Schools

Better than 78% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Bacon County High School in Alma, Georgia, serves about 633 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Bacon County district, which ranks in the top 15% of districts statewide. The school has earned a 4-star rating for four straight years, a remarkable turnaround from the 1-2 star ratings it received just a few years ago. Today, it ranks in the 78th percentile of Georgia high schools, placing it in the top quarter statewide.

One of the school's biggest strengths is its graduation rate, which has consistently beaten the state average by 6 to 13 percentage points—hitting 93.8% in the most recent year compared to the state's 87.2%. In math, the school shines even brighter: Algebra I proficiency rates have run 14 to 24 points above the state average for four consecutive years, with 62.1% of students proficient most recently. The school also outperforms the state in Biology and U.S. History. These results are especially notable given that nearly 98% of students now qualify for free or reduced lunch, up from about 58% just a few years ago. Compared to nearby Pierce County High School, Bacon County trails in test scores but posts a similar graduation rate; against Appling County High School, Bacon County leads in both Algebra I and Biology despite serving a similarly high-poverty population.

The main challenge is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 25.7%—well above the state's 17.7%—though it has improved significantly from 38.8% a few years ago. The school also shows some variability in American Literature scores from year to year, and there is room for growth in outcomes for certain student groups. Still, with strong graduation rates, standout math performance, and a clear upward trajectory, Bacon County High School is a school on the rise. It spends about $13,011 per student and maintains a favorable 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio, suggesting solid investment in instruction. For parents, this is a school that has transformed itself into a reliable, high-performing option in southeast Georgia.

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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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 83rd percentile in 2023 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (52% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Georgia high schools

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

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (26% vs 18% Georgia)

!Ranking has slipped from its 83rd-percentile peak (2023) to 78th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

Georgia avg45%

102^nd of 455

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 38 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

29^th of 201Bacon 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
2026	61.4	102 of 455	77.6%	★★★★☆
2025	61.2	113 of 451	74.9%	★★★★☆
2024	60.5	126 of 454	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	70.8	75 of 448	83.3%	★★★★☆
2022	65.2	98 of 431	77.3%	★★★★☆
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%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	31.8	232 of 376	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.5	205 of 391	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.2	220 of 382	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.3	107 of 384	72.1%	★★★★☆
2022	63.6	91 of 372	75.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	62.9	100 of 431	76.8%	★★★★☆
2025	70.1	82 of 438	81.3%	★★★★☆
2024	68.2	93 of 435	78.6%	★★★★☆
2023	82.1	39 of 433	91.0%	★★★★★
2022	69.1	89 of 430	79.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.8	108 of 298	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.1	149 of 312	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.6	130 of 315	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.9	102 of 308	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.1	119 of 295	59.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	59.5	112 of 436	74.3%	★★★★☆
2025	52.0	159 of 442	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.3	168 of 436	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.6	120 of 436	72.5%	★★★★☆
2022	54.5	148 of 427	65.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.0	141 of 338	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.7	130 of 347	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.9	76 of 344	77.9%	★★★★☆
2023	65.3	80 of 343	76.7%	★★★★☆
2022	54.5	101 of 331	69.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	63.5	85 of 334	74.6%	★★★★☆
2025	60.5	102 of 341	70.1%	★★★★☆
2024	61.2	106 of 346	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.1	77 of 343	77.6%	★★★★☆
2022	49.0	140 of 339	58.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)77th percentile~ school

White (2026)75th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2026)74th percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2026)64th percentile-14 vs school

Special Education (2026)58th percentile-19 vs school

African American (2026)38th percentile-39 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I62%+14 vs state

Biology50%~ state avg

United States History45%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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%)	61.4	102^nd of 455 public high schools	77.6%		61.2	113^th of 451 public high schools	74.9%	11	62.1	49.6	45.3	$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%)	40.4	221^st of 455 public high schools	51.4%		44.1	207^th of 451 public high schools	54.1%	14	50.4	36.6	34.1	$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%)	76.6	50^th of 455 public high schools	89.0%		82.3	42^nd of 451 public high schools	90.7%	8	88.4	69.5	36.8	$10,679	$301	$10,377

Frequently Asked Questions about 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.

How many students attend Bacon County High School?

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

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

What district is Bacon County High School in?

Bacon County

Is Bacon County High School a good school?

Bacon County High School ranks 102^nd of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 attendance dataNewAug 6, 2026

2025–26 Milestones Assessment scoresNewAug 6, 2026

2021–22 through 2024–25 Milestones Assessment scores (updated)NewAug 6, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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