Schools in Zip Code 31061

ZIP code 31061 in Milledgeville, Georgia is home to 7 schools serving approximately 4,520 students, primarily within the Baldwin County district, which ranks in the bottom 12% of Georgia districts and serves a predominantly low-income population.

This area faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates running 15–30 points below state averages in nearly every subject and grade level. Baldwin High School shows particular concern, with proficiency rates of just 17.6% in Algebra I, 26.4% in Biology, and 21.2% in US History—all well below state averages—and its performance declined across every subject from the previous year. The middle school picture is equally troubling: Oak Hill Middle School posts only 7.3% proficiency in 8th grade science and 11% in social studies, though it did show a bright spot with 44.4% Algebra I proficiency in 2024-2025, matching the state average before dropping to 25.4% the following year. Among the elementary schools, Lakeview Academy consistently outperforms Midway Hills Academy despite similar demographics, ranking in the 38th percentile versus the 15th percentile statewide. Millegeville ITU operates as a juvenile justice facility with only 10 students and should not be compared to traditional schools.

Several patterns emerge for parents to consider. Higher spending does not guarantee better results—Midway Hills Academy spends the most per student ($15,569) yet performs worst academically, while Lakeview Academy spends less and achieves more. Chronic absenteeism correlates with achievement, as Lakeview Academy has the lowest rate (13.8%) and best performance, while Midway Hills Primary has the highest (19.8%). The district's split structure moves students through Primary (PK-2) and Academy (3-5) schools before middle school, creating two transitions. With graduation rates at 81.9% versus the state's 87.2%, and free/reduced lunch rates between 70-100%, families should understand these schools face systemic challenges, though the relative success at Lakeview Academy and Oak Hill's Algebra program suggest improvement is possible.