Georgia public high school · Decatur County

Bainbridge High School

1 Bearcat Blvd, Bainbridge, GA 39819. 267 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 49.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.

49.5%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)10.5 pts below Georgia (60%)
13.7%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)4.1 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
96.6%4-year graduation rate (2025)9.4 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,041Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
62.9%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)1.7 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
45.7%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)4.3 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Bainbridge

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 28.1%Georgia private college 1.5%Out-of-state college 7.9%Georgia technical college 12%Career credential, working 17.6%Working, not in college 11.2%Not found in Georgia records 21.7%

    Share of the 267 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Troy University, Enterprise State Community College, Auburn University, Charleston Southern University, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College3440%$6,874$41,999$18,363
    Southern Regional Technical College3130%—$35,123—
    Valdosta State University845%$10,804$52,334$23,000
    Albany State University630%$14,511$44,975$21,750
    Georgia Southern University554%$16,785$59,167$20,568

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher13.7%
    Associate degree7.9%
    Certificate or other credential29.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet13.2%
    No credential, not enrolled35.4%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher13.8%
    Associate degree8.2%
    Certificate or other credential32.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.3%
    No credential, not enrolled41.3%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202350%
Bainbridge High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

16.8%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
3.7%Needed remedial English
21.6%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
20.7Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

Black48%
White35%
Hispanic14%
Multiracial3%
Asian1%
99%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
9%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: New Beginning Learning Center (4.5 mi, 10% to college) · Cairo High School (16.7 mi, 57.2% to college) · Pelham High School (24.4 mi, 54.2% to college) · Miller County High School (25.2 mi, 61.9% to college) · Seminole County Middle/High School (25.4 mi, 57.7% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Decatur County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureBainbridgeDecatur CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)49.5%43.3%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)96.6%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,041—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)45.7%—50%

See every high school in Decatur County

Bainbridge High School zone
Moving to this school zone?

Tell us and we will connect you with a local real estate agent who knows this area.

Quick answers

What percent of Bainbridge High School graduates go to college?
49.5% of the Class of 2024 at Bainbridge High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Bainbridge High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Bainbridge High School graduates are Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Southern Regional Technical College and Valdosta State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Bainbridge High School?
Bainbridge High School has a four-year graduation rate of 96.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Bainbridge High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
13.7% of Bainbridge High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.