Summary:
Zip code 31716, encompassing Baconton, Georgia, is served by a single elementary school, Mitchell County Elementary School, which educates students in grades 3 through 5 within the Mitchell County school district.
Mitchell County Elementary School is a high-poverty school (86% free/reduced lunch) that is well-resourced, spending $19,590 per student with a favorable 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. The school has shown steady improvement in its state ranking, climbing from the 28th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 36th percentile in 2025–2026. Its standout strength is 4th grade math, where proficiency (52.9%) exceeds the state average (50.1%). The school also posted a remarkable 20-point jump in 5th grade science proficiency, from 15.8% to 36.0% year-over-year, though it still trails the state. However, significant challenges remain: 3rd grade math proficiency dropped sharply from 37.1% to 19.1%, and chronic absenteeism (20.6%) is above the state rate of 17.7%. Since this is the only elementary school in the district, its scores are identical to district averages in every subject and grade.
For parents, this school offers strong 4th grade math instruction and is making clear progress in science, but early-grade math and literacy need attention. The most recent English Language Arts (ELA) data from 2024–2025 shows all grades below state averages, with 3rd and 5th grades trailing by roughly 19 points. Current ELA scores will be released in December, which will be key to seeing if literacy gains match the improvements seen in other subjects. Overall, Mitchell County Elementary School is a school on an upward trajectory, with targeted interventions appearing to work in science, but with notable gaps in early math and reading that families should monitor closely.
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